How Do You Spell BOASTED?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊstɪd] (IPA)

The word "boasted" is spelled using the phonetic symbols /bəʊstɪd/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The symbol /b/ represents the voiced bilabial plosive sound, and /əʊ/ represents the diphthong sound at the beginning of the word. The symbol /s/ represents the voiceless alveolar sibilant sound, and /t/ represents the voiceless alveolar plosive sound at the end of the word. The symbol /ɪ/ represents the short vowel sound in the middle syllable of the word. Together, these symbols represent the pronunciation of the word "boasted."

BOASTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Boasted is a verb that refers to the act of speaking or expressing with excessive pride or satisfaction about one's own achievements, possessions, or abilities. It involves making a statement in a boastful or self-congratulatory manner, usually with the intention of drawing attention or admiration from others. Boasting can range from outright bragging to subtly highlighting one's accomplishments, but the common element lies in the self-centered nature of the expression.

    When someone boasts, they often exaggerate or embellish their qualities in order to impress or elevate their status in the eyes of others. Boasting can be seen as a form of self-promotion or self-aggrandizement, seeking to assert superiority or dominance over others. It can also be used to intimidate or belittle others by making them feel inferior or inadequate in comparison.

    Boasting is entrenched in human behavior and has long been observed across various cultures and societies. It can be witnessed in both personal and professional contexts, such as when individuals assert their superiority in a particular skill or boast about their achievements in a particular field. While boasting can sometimes be harmless, it can also be perceived as arrogant or obnoxious, causing others to become resentful or dismissive. As a communication style, boasting may alienate or distance others, ultimately hindering genuine human connections.

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Etymology of BOASTED

The word "boasted" has its origins in the Middle English word "bostien", which came from the Old Norse word "boast" meaning "threat" or "menace". It eventually evolved to mean "to brag" or "to speak proudly of oneself" in English. The Old Norse and Old English words both have the same Proto-Germanic root "bautan", which means "to hit" or "to beat". Over time, "bostien" or "boast" took on the connotation of boasting or bragging about one's abilities or accomplishments.

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Conjugate verb Boasted

CONDITIONAL

I would boast
we would boast
you would boast
he/she/it would boast
they would boast

FUTURE

I will boast
we will boast
you will boast
he/she/it will boast
they will boast

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have boasted
we will have boasted
you will have boasted
he/she/it will have boasted
they will have boasted

PAST

I boasted
we boasted
you boasted
he/she/it boasted
they boasted

PAST PERFECT

I had boasted
we had boasted
you had boasted
he/she/it had boasted
they had boasted

PRESENT

I boast
we boast
you boast
he/she/it boasts
they boast

PRESENT PERFECT

I have boasted
we have boasted
you have boasted
he/she/it has boasted
they have boasted
I am boasting
we are boasting
you are boasting
he/she/it is boasting
they are boasting
I was boasting
we were boasting
you were boasting
he/she/it was boasting
they were boasting
I will be boasting
we will be boasting
you will be boasting
he/she/it will be boasting
they will be boasting
I have been boasting
we have been boasting
you have been boasting
he/she/it has been boasting
they have been boasting
I had been boasting
we had been boasting
you had been boasting
he/she/it had been boasting
they had been boasting
I will have been boasting
we will have been boasting
you will have been boasting
he/she/it will have been boasting
they will have been boasting
I would have boasted
we would have boasted
you would have boasted
he/she/it would have boasted
they would have boasted
I would be boasting
we would be boasting
you would be boasting
he/she/it would be boasting
they would be boasting
I would have been boasting
we would have been boasting
you would have been boasting
he/she/it would have been boasting
they would have been boasting

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