Words Related To Boasting

verb to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness or malignant pleasure

• It is not polite to gloat over someone else's misfortune.
• She couldn't help but gloat over her rival's failure.
• He's always gloating over his wins like he's better than everyone else.
• The sun seemed to gloat over the earth as it set in a blaze of colors.

noun a person who seeks attention by displaying their accomplishments or possessions

verb to behave in a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration

• She always finds a way to subtly show off her intelligence during meetings.
• He loves to show off his new car to all his friends.
• She's always flexing on social media, trying to show off her wealth.
• The peacock spreads its feathers to show off its beauty in front of potential mates.