Braggadocian

/ˌbrægədoʊʃən/ adjective

Characteristic of braggadocio; involving excessive boasting, bombastic self-praise, or inflated claims about one's abilities or accomplishments.

From 'braggadocio' (vainglorious boasting, from Italian 'bravaccio') + '-ian' (adjectival suffix). The term gained popularity in English through its use in Renaissance literature.

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