BRAG Synonyms: 235 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'brag' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of brag are boast , crow , and vaunt . While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself. // bragging of their exploits

Q: When is 'boast' a more appropriate choice than 'brag'?

Although the words boast and brag have much in common, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride. // boasts of every trivial success // the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

Q: When would 'crow' be a good substitute for 'brag'?

In some situations, the words crow and brag are roughly equivalent. However, crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging. // crowed after winning the championship

Q: How is 'vaunt' related to other words for 'brag'?

Vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag . // vaunted his country's military might

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verb

Definition of brag

as in to boast

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess she bragged that she was richer than anyone else in the state

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adjective

as in wonderful

of the very best kind he did a really brag job on restoring that classic car

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noun

ˈbrag

as in rhetoric

boastful speech or writing for all his brag about diving, he actually does very little

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as in bragger

someone who boasts he's an irritating brag whose sense of selfhood is defined by what he owns

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How is the word brag distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of brag are boast, crow, and vaunt. While all these words mean "to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments," brag suggests crudity and artlessness in glorifying oneself.

bragging of their exploits

When is boast a more appropriate choice than brag?

Although the words boast and brag have much in common, boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration, but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

boasts of every trivial success

the town boasts one of the best museums in the area

When would crow be a good substitute for brag?

In some situations, the words crow and brag are roughly equivalent. However, crow usually implies exultant boasting or bragging.

crowed after winning the championship

How is vaunt related to other words for brag?

Vaunt usually connotes more pomp and bombast than boast and less crudity or naïveté than brag.

vaunted his country's military might

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Recent Examples of brag

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Along with facing off against the likes of Tom Brady and Karl-Anthony Towns, Bieber also challenged Djokovic, 39, to a bonus game of ping pong — and couldn’t help but brag about his skill. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 So, The Hawk is number one on Netflix in the US and the service is bragging about it. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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Do not blunder into a situation of getting caught with a brag afoot. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The benefits of a brag book Part of growing your salary comes with asking for a raise, which Tu believes most workers aren’t asking for often enough. — Jane Thier, Fortune, 6 Dec. 2022

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If the turquoise waters of the Caribbean are calling your name, consider Bonaire as your spring break brag. — Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brag

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For the ultimate glamping experience, the Vista Airstream Suite boasts a luxurious outdoor shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Perched on the coast of Saturna Island—part of Canada’s South Gulf Islands—this modern two-bedroom boasts floor-to-ceiling windows and a direct view of the ocean.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

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The ad led Democratic and Republican House leadership to condemn the antisemitic rhetoric targeting Fine.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026
Republicans who claim that democratic socialists are like communists are either misinformed or deliberately using misleading rhetoric for political advantage.

— Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

Noun

The cookline handwash sink didn’t have paper towels or a blower.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
Individual pipes are manually added or removed from the organ to change chords, and the sustained sound of the piece is produced through an electric blower system that forces air into the pipes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 10 Aug. 2026

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