chestily
Definition
Adverb: - In a self-important or arrogant manner: "chestily" describes acting with an exaggerated sense of pride or confidence, often by puffing out one's chest as a display of superiority or boastfulness.
Usage Examples
- (He spoke with arrogant self-assurance, as if puffing out his chest.)
- (He walked with an exaggerated pride, showing off his confidence.)
Advanced Usage
- "to speak chestily": to talk in a boastful or pompous tone.
- She chestily recounted her achievements to anyone who would listen. (She bragged about her accomplishments with obvious self-importance.)
Variants and Related Words
Chesty (adj): having a prominent chest; also, self-important or arrogant.
- He was a chesty man, always pushing his opinions on others. (He was arrogant and assertive.)
Chest (n): the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen; also, a box or container.
- She carried a heavy chest up the stairs. (A large wooden box.)
Synonyms
- Proudly: in a manner showing excessive self-esteem.
- Arrogantly: in a way that shows an exaggerated sense of one's own importance.
- Boastfully: in a manner that involves bragging or showing off.
Related Idioms
Puff out one's chest: to stand or act in a proud, confident way.
- He puffed out his chest and chestily announced his promotion. (He displayed his pride physically and verbally.)
Chest-thumping: aggressive or boastful behavior, especially in a show of strength.
- The politician's chest-thumping speech was full of empty promises. (His arrogant and boastful tone lacked substance.)