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Meanings of boastfully in English

In a boastful manner.

Usage of boastfully in English
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And I feel bully and I'm happy about it and boastfully proud.
One Third Off
2
I do not say this boastfully, but only to meet your question.
Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing
3
I thought, boastfully, that they never could break my heart, Mr. Jarndyce.
Bleak House
4
Casey Ryan, he told himself boastfully, had never needed protection from anybody.
The Trail of the White Mule
5
Then, boastfully, Made it through against the current a couple of times, too.
Dark Universe
6
Out on the field William Philander Tubbs was strutting around boastfully.
The Rover Boys in Camp; or, The Rivals of Pine Island
7
Several of these then step forward, and boastfully challenge each other to combat.
The Cannibal Islands: Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas
8
They are cowards at heart, let them talk ever so boastfully.
The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific
9
He said this, not boastfully, but as one who states an interesting fact.
Angel Island
10
He stood there boastfully, and Theseus was made angry by the man's arrogance.
The Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles
11
The men, following the Doctor's lead, began to talk more boastfully than ever.
Wandering Heath
12
Of the confidence reposed in him by Hudig-themaster-hewas boastfully and obtrusively proud.
An Outcast of the Islands
13
He boastfully announced that Adidas is where it is today because of his influence.
The South African
14
Salazar outside the door began to call boastfully towards the sound of approaching footsteps.'
Romance
15
I am going to ride horseback after this, went on the rich boy, boastfully.
Randy of the River; Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand
16
It mattered not that other men spoke freely-sometimeseven a little boastfully-oftheir exploits.
Red Rooney: The Last of the Crew
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