vaunting
UK/'vɒ:ntiŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Boastfully praising oneself or one's achievements.
自吹自擂的，吹嘘的
n.
The act of boasting or bragging.
吹嘘，自夸
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvauntstem
+
ingcontinuous / action of
=vaunting
Example Sentences
- 1.
His vaunting about his accomplishments annoyed his more humble colleagues.
- 2.
The team's vaunting before the match proved premature when they lost.