adjective
given to or characterized by boasting
a boastful old windbag
Synonyms: braggadocian, braggart, braggy, rodomontade, self-glorifying, vaunting
Related Word: arrogant, pretentious; cock-a-hoop, exultant; big-headed, conceited, swelled-headed; self-aggrandizing, self-applauding, self-flattering, vainglorious
Idioms: having a high opinion of oneself, seeing oneself larger than life
Contrasted words: self-depreciating, self-effacing, unassuming; bashful, demure, sheepish, shy, timid; quiet, reserved, restrained, retiring
Antonyms: modest