verb
vaunt
Vaunt (verb) means to talk about yourself or your own achievements with too much pride.
verb
1
To talk about yourself or your own achievements with too much pride.
2
To boast about something, praising it too proudly.
3
To show something off proudly, wanting others to admire it.
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Etymology
Came into English from Middle English vaunten, from Anglo-Norman vaunter, a variant of Old French vanter, ultimately from Latin vānus (“vain, boastful”).
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What is the meaning of vaunt?
"vaunt" (verb) means to talk about yourself or your own achievements with too much pride.
What is another word for vaunt?
Other words for "vaunt" include boast, tout, blow, brag, gasconade, bluster.
What is the opposite of vaunt?
The opposite of "vaunt" is conceal.
What are the different meanings of vaunt?
"vaunt" has 3 main meanings: 1. To talk about yourself or your own achievements with too much pride; 2. To boast about something, praising it too proudly; 3. To show something off proudly, wanting others to admire it.
