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boastfully

adverb (boastfully)

«boastfully» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a boastful way: talking very proudly about yourself or what you have done, so others feel you are showing off. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, a character boastfully brags about his skill or plans, and the reader sees he is vain

Examples

  • She boastfully told us she was the best swimmer. tree →
  • He boastfully said he would win every race. tree →
  • The bird boastfully talked about his home. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

Moab and Ammon spoke proudly and mockingly against Israel and its land.

Interpretation. The prophet shows that God notices when nations mock His people and will answer their pride.

Examples

  • This shall they have for their pride, because they have taunted and spoken boastfully against the people of the LORD of hosts. (Prophets ZEP.2.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • I have heard the taunt of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, wherewith they have taunted My people, and spoken boastfully concerning their border. (Prophets ZEP.2.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/boastfully/