vaunting
UK: ˈvɔːntɪŋ | US: ˈvɔːntɪŋ
adj. boastful; excessively proud
v. present participle of vaunt (to boast or brag)
The word vaunting originates from the Old French vanter (to boast), which itself derives from Latin vanitare (to talk emptily), a frequentative form of vanus (empty, vain). The suffix -ing marks it as a present participle in English, turning the verb vaunt into an adjective describing someone who is boastful. The evolution reflects the idea of "empty talk" growing into overt pride.
His vaunting speech about his achievements annoyed the audience.
She dismissed his vaunting claims as mere exaggeration.
The king’s vaunting pride led to his eventual downfall.
Avoid vaunting your success; humility earns more respect.
The general’s vaunting tone revealed his overconfidence.