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Meaning of "braggingly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BRAGGINGLY

braggingly  [ˈbræɡɪŋlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAGGINGLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Braggingly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES BRAGGINGLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Boasting

Boasting or bragging is the act of making an ostentatious speech. It is considered a vice by such major religious groups as Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Boasting has also been studied by such evolutionary psychologists as Robert Wright, and can involve magnifying an accomplishment out of proportion to its importance.

Definition of braggingly in the English dictionary

The definition of braggingly in the dictionary is in a boastful way.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAGGINGLY


accordingly
əˈkɔːdɪŋlɪ
amazingly
əˈmeɪzɪŋlɪ
astonishingly
əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋlɪ
beggingly
ˈbɛɡɪŋlɪ
draggingly
ˈdræɡɪŋlɪ
fatiguingly
fəˈtiːɡɪŋlɪ
flaggingly
ˈflæɡɪŋlɪ
increasingly
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋlɪ
interestingly
ˈɪntrəstɪŋlɪ
intriguingly
ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋlɪ
knowingly
ˈnəʊɪŋlɪ
laggingly
ˈlæɡɪŋlɪ
livingly
ˈlɪvɪŋlɪ
lovingly
ˈlʌvɪŋlɪ
naggingly
ˈnæɡɪŋlɪ
seemingly
ˈsiːmɪŋlɪ
stunningly
ˈstʌnɪŋlɪ
surprisingly
səˈpraɪzɪŋlɪ
tuggingly
ˈtʌɡɪŋlɪ
unflaggingly
ʌnˈflæɡɪŋlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAGGINGLY

braeheid
Braemar
braes
brag
Braga
Brage
Bragg
Bragg´s law
braggadocio
braggadocious
braggart
braggartism
braggartly
bragged
bragger
bragging
bragging rights
braggy
Bragi
bragly

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAGGINGLY

convincingly
correspondingly
despairingly
irritatingly
jokingly
outstandingly
overwhelmingly
painstakingly
shockingly
sickeningly
singly
sparingly
staggeringly
strikingly
strongly
swimmingly
unknowingly
unsurprisingly
unwittingly
wearingly
willingly

Synonyms and antonyms of braggingly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «braggingly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRAGGINGLY

Find out the translation of braggingly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of braggingly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «braggingly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

braggingly
1,325 millions of speakers

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braggingly
570 millions of speakers

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braggingly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

braggingly
380 millions of speakers
ar

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braggingly
280 millions of speakers

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braggingly
278 millions of speakers

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braggingly
270 millions of speakers

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braggingly
260 millions of speakers

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braggingly
220 millions of speakers

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Berbangsa
190 millions of speakers

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braggingly
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

braggingly
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

braggingly
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Braggingly
85 millions of speakers
vi

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braggingly
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

braggingly
75 millions of speakers

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फुशारकी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

braggingly
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

braggingly
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

braggingly
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

braggingly
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

braggingly
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θριαμβολογώντας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

braggingly
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

braggingly
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

braggingly
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of braggingly

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAGGINGLY»

The term «braggingly» is used very little and occupies the 153.190 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAGGINGLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «braggingly» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «braggingly» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about braggingly

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAGGINGLY»

Discover the use of braggingly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to braggingly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Haymarket Conspiracy: Transatlantic Anarchist Networks
James Green implies that what Spies braggingly flour— ished was not a bomb at all but merely a common item that could have been made into one: “In January 1886, talk Of bombs took a more dramatic turn when August Spies showed a ...
Timothy Messer-Kruse, 2012
2
Heroines in obscurity. 2nd ser. of 'Papers for thoughtful ...
Had he been a tall, dashing young fellow in blue coat and sash, like Harry Cavendish, who was also at home waiting to be appointed to a fresh ship, Polly could have believed it. Indeed, Harry had detailed similar exploits, not braggingly , but ...
Henrietta Keddie, 1871
3
No Escape: My Young Years Under Hitler's Shadow
They all had something and braggingly enjoyed consuming it without shame. I was beginning to learn with what little food one can make do. Passing through Kassel left a ghastly impression with me. The city was not totally destroyed, but ...
W. John Koch, 2004
4
The Dramatic Works of Ben Jonson, and Beaumont and Fletcher: ...
Or shall I say, that I can scarce forbear To clap, when l a * captain do meet there; So lively in his own vain humour drest, So braggingly, and like himself exprest, That modem cowards, when they saw him play'd, Saw, blush'd, departed, guilty ...
‎1811
5
THE CREAM OFF: AND SOME MYTHS
braggingly told them that the Company had hired him as expert! and that he had power to fire anyone of them. The C/O then 2nd mate was told by the above Captain that he was not going to be promoted as long as he was in Command: At sea ...
Captain ILIAS GYFTONIKOLOS, 2013
6
Sammlung: The Text Formed a New Collation of the Early ...
-_* As two bodies] Altered by Seward (rightly perhaps) to “ As in two bodzes and so his So lively in his own vain humour drest, So braggingly, and like himself exprest, That modern cowards, when they saw him play'd, Saw, blush'd, departed  ...
Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, Alexander Dyce, 1843
7
The Historie and Liues of Twentie Kings of England: With the ...
The Britsom (being hourely endammagcd , and knowing that no better fortune would attend them, except by true valour and manhood they encountred the English aflailants)braggingly dared the Admirall into the Field 5 of which challenge be ...
William Martyn, 1615
8
Keeping It Real in an Unreal World: Staying As Real As ...
braggingly mentioned this marvel to a friend, she said that she once saw three together, performing some kind of spooning act. How unbelievable (but true) is that? Indeed, most of the wonders of life are not within our human sight. It is totally ...
Michael Jean Nystrom-Schut, 2004
9
Popular Science
For Jim had told him about Gail — braggingly, of course, and flourishing a letter postmarked "Venice." Mrs. Caswell had written it, reporting that Gail, having suddenly decided to return, was planning to arrive in Boston some time during that ...
10
History of the Consulate and the Empire of France Under ...
Confident as he was in the immense means that remained to him, he behaved towards the representative of Russia neither braggingly nor obsequiously, but firmly and positively, and peremptorily required from him the accomplishment of the ...
Adolphe Thiers, 1851

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAGGINGLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term braggingly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Where Are The Cliven Bundy Supporters Now?
Many of these Bundy supporter crimes were caught on camera and braggingly posted on the Internet. This Wednesday, April 16, 2014 photo ... «Forbes, Apr 15»
2
Penny For Your Thoughts: How My Big City Dreams Turned Into One …
And, look, I'm not saying “bounced back” braggingly. I've received a lot of help over the years. A lot of help–financial and otherwise. Thinking ... «Madame Noire, Apr 15»
3
Chiefs cut former 49ers top pick AJ Jenkins; have room to reunite …
I also wonder if Trent still has that envelope with AJ's name in it that he braggingly waived after he drafted Jenkins. Spitblood. Hey Cam – When ... «San Jose Mercury News, Feb 15»
4
Q&A: Air Force recruit on Bolt Brotherhood, borrowing cars and …
I don't want to say that braggingly. I just know that that's where my skill set can be best used and at the Division I level I could further myself as ... «Colorado Springs Gazette, Feb 15»
5
MARIA LUISA SALCINES: Speak with kindness
They say this braggingly, as if this is a good thing. Honesty is always the best, but telling it like it is with an ego driven thought to make your ... «Monitor, Jan 15»
6
The Al-Aqsa Mosque Through the Ages (2)
Numerous Crusaders wrote braggingly about the massacre. One even wrote about how wonderful of a site it was to see the Crusaders “up to ... «Onislam.net, Dec 14»
7
One Piece Movie Collection 3 UK Anime DVD Review
... to himself as the great Usopp the man and sniper, though at least with Usopp, it's said braggingly, so it makes sense he might say it like that. «The Fandom Post, Nov 14»
8
Did anyone ever really love Bob Hope?
But no, everybody has to have an angle. In this case, the braggingly acute one at the top of the triangle. Hope's sheer longevity was incredible. «Spectator.co.uk, Nov 14»
9
Lisa Heyer: Improve credit score with these home finance tips
Master the six ways to manage home-related spending to keep your credit score braggingly high. 1. Postpone that refinance until your credit is ... «Northwest Georgia News, Nov 14»
10
Amakhosi on goal hunt
Amakhosi are leading the table with 25 points out of a possible 27, as their communications manager Vina Maphosa rightly and braggingly ... «The New Age Online, Nov 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Braggingly [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/braggingly>. May 2024 ».
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