boast

Synonyms: avowal bluster bombast braggadocio bravado exaggeration gasconade grandiloquence heroics joy pretension pride pride and joy self-satisfaction swank treasure vaunt

Antonyms: deprecation modesty

Synonyms: advertise aggrandize attract attention blow blow one’s own horn blow smoke bluster bully cock-a-doodle-doo con congratulate oneself crow exaggerate exult fake flatter oneself flaunt flourish gasconade give a good account of oneself gloat glory grandstand hug oneself jive lay on thick prate preen psych puff shoot shovel showboat show off shuck sling sound off strut swagger talk big triumph vapor

Antonyms: be modest deprecate

Synonyms: be proud of claim exhibit have in keeping own possess pride oneself on show off