Bumptious and Chesty

Bumptious

Bumptious adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: a bumptious young man whose family wealth gave him a sense of entitlement

Chesty and bumptious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Chesty" instead an adjective "Bumptious".

Chesty

Chesty adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.
Usage example: obnoxiously chesty self-made millionaires

Bumptious and chesty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bumptious" instead an adjective "Chesty".

Nearby Word: chest
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