What does VAUNT mean?

Vaunt Parts of Speech

Vaunt is a verb.

Definitions

To vaunt means to boast or brag about something.

Pronunciations

US: /vɔnt/

UK: /vɔːnt/

Origin and Usage

Vaunt comes from the Middle French word "avant," meaning "before." It first appeared in English in the 15th century.

Vaunt is often used in a negative context, to describe someone who is overly boastful or arrogant.

Synonyms

• Boast
• Brag
• Swagger
• Crow
• Show off

Related Words

• Valet
• Vault
• Vital
• Vista
• Vague

Example Sentences

• He would vaunt his wealth and status to anyone who would listen.
• She vaunted her intelligence, but her grades told a different story.
• The athlete vaunted his abilities, but he failed to win the competition.