What is the comparative form of “boastful”?
The comparative form of “boastful” is “more boastful”.Example
He became more boastful after winning the competition.
Example
She became more boastful about her achievements.
What is the superlative form of “boastful”?
The superlative form of “boastful” is “most boastful”.Example
Among all the contestants, he was the most boastful about his abilities.
Example
She is known for being the most boastful person in the office.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "boastful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more boastful" and "most boastful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of arrogance or conceit.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Boastful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more boastful”
Example
His more arrogant attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most boastful”
Example
He is considered the most arrogant person in the company.
Using than with comparative “more boastful”
When using the comparative form "more boastful" to compare two individuals, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He became more boastful than his competitors." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of boasting in "him" is higher than the level of boasting in "his competitors."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more boastful” and “most boastful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Achievements
She became more boastful about her accomplishments.
She became more boastful about her accomplishments.
- 2Competitions
He became the most boastful after winning the championship.
He became the most boastful after winning the championship.
- 3Personalities
He is the most boastful person I know.
He is the most boastful person I know.
- 4Workplace
She is known for being the most boastful employee in the company.
She is known for being the most boastful employee in the company.
Related idioms and phrases
Blow one's own trumpet
To boast or brag about one's own achievements or abilities.
Example
He is always blowing his own trumpet and talking about his success.
Full of oneself
To have an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.
Example
She is so full of herself that she never listens to others.
