What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
boastful
Example
He is always boasting about his expensive car. [boasting: present participle]
Example
She was being boastful when she talked about her promotion at work. [boastful: adjective]
arrogant
Example
He has such an arrogant attitude towards people he considers beneath him. [arrogant: adjective]
Example
She came across as arrogant when she refused to listen to anyone else's opinions. [arrogant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Arrogant is more commonly used than boastful in everyday language. Arrogant is a stronger term and carries a more negative connotation, while boastful is less commonly used and may be seen as less severe.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between boastful and arrogant?
Both boastful and arrogant are generally considered informal words. However, arrogant can also be used in more formal contexts to describe someone's behavior or attitude.
