GASCONADES Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

gasconades

verb

present tense third-person singular of gasconade

as in boasts

to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess the Baron Münchhausen was so notorious for gasconading about his purported exploits as soldier and hunter that his name has become synonymous with the telling of tall tales

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As mentioned, this tiny house boasts a downstairs bedroom, which is unusual for such a small tiny house of this style.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
In East of Eden‘s stellar reviews (the limited series boasts an 85 percent freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes), Pugh in particular is praised for her performance.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026

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Toni brags to anyone in earshot about his family’s roots in Naples.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Visit Jacksonville brags that the food diversity the city boasts is a result of the presence of Camp Lejeune, which brings in people from all over the country, and the world.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

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