Gasconade

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɡæskəˈneɪd/

Definitions of gasconade

noun excessive boasting or bragging

Example Sentences

A1 He was full of gasconade, boasting about his accomplishments.

A2 She dismissed his gasconade as mere bragging.

B1 His gasconade about his wealth was met with skepticism.

B2 The politician's gasconade about his achievements was seen as empty rhetoric.

C1 Despite his gasconade, he failed to impress the audience with his speech.

C2 Her gasconade about her intelligence was seen as arrogant and off-putting.

verb to boast or brag in a loud and empty manner

Example Sentences

A1 He gasconaded about his new car to his friends.

A2 She gasconaded about her cooking skills at the dinner party.

B1 The politician gasconaded about his accomplishments during the speech.

B2 The athlete gasconaded about his upcoming victory in the championship.

C1 The author gasconaded about the success of his latest novel during the interview.

C2 The CEO gasconaded about the company's growth and profitability during the shareholders meeting.

Examples of gasconade in a Sentence

formal His constant gasconade about his achievements made his colleagues skeptical of his abilities.

informal He always brags about himself, it's just gasconade.

slang Stop gasconading, no one believes your stories.

figurative Her gasconade was like a shield to hide her insecurities.

Grammatical Forms of gasconade

past tense

gasconaded

plural

gasconades

comparative

more gasconade

superlative

most gasconade

present tense

gasconades

future tense

will gasconade

perfect tense

has gasconaded

continuous tense

is gasconading

singular

gasconade

positive degree

gasconade

infinitive

to gasconade

gerund

gasconading

participle

gasconading

Origin and Evolution of gasconade

First Known Use: 1705 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'gasconade' originated from the French region of Gascony, known for its boastful and extravagant inhabitants.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe extravagant boasting or bragging, the word 'gasconade' has evolved to refer to any exaggerated or boastful speech or behavior.