vaunter
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɔːntər/
KK: /ˈvɔntər/
noun
Definition
A person who boasts or talks about their achievements in a way that is meant to impress others.
Example
He is such a vaunter, always telling everyone about his accomplishments.
Conversation
Did you hear Mark at the party last night?
Yeah, he was such a vaunter about his new car.
Right? It's like he was trying to impress everyone.
I know! Sometimes it's better to just be humble.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
braggart
boaster
showoff
Antonyms
humble
modest
shy
verb
Definition
Not a valid English word.
Example
N/A
Conversation
I heard he likes to vaunter about his achievements all the time.
Really? That sounds a bit annoying, doesn't it?
Yeah, it makes it hard to enjoy the conversation.
Root Explanation
Vaunter → It is formed from 'vaunt' (from Old French *vanter*, meaning to boast or brag) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A vaunter is a person who boasts or brags about themselves or their achievements.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'bragging' ('vaunt') about themselves — the '-er' just means a person. A vaunter is someone who boasts.
Visually Confused Words
vaulter
taunter
saunter
haunter
daunter
levanter
flaunter
anaunter