Boastingly

/ˈboʊstɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that involves boasting; while bragging or speaking with excessive pride.

Etymology

Boasting (present participle of boast) + -ly. An alternative adverbial form emphasizing the action of boasting itself rather than the quality of being boastful.

Kelly Says

English loves giving us multiple ways to express the same idea—'boastfully,' 'boastingly,' and 'in a boastful manner' all work, letting writers pick the version that sounds best in their sentence!

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