Meaning of the word vaunt in English
What does vaunt mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
vaunt
US /vɑːnt/
UK /vɔːnt/
Verb
to boast about or praise something, especially excessively
Example:
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The city vaunts its new public library as a model of modern architecture.
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He likes to vaunt his achievements, even minor ones.
Noun
a boastful display of something
Example:
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His speech was full of empty vaunts about his past successes.
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Despite all the vaunt, their new product failed to impress.