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proud
[proud]
adjective
feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.
highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem.
It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.
highly honorable or creditable.
a proud achievement.
Antonyms:stately, majestic, or magnificent.
proud cities.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: , ,of lofty dignity or distinction.
a proud name; proud nobles.
Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.pleased; happy.
I'm proud to meet you.
full of vigor and spirit.
a proud young stallion.
Obsolete.brave.
proud
/ ʊ /
adjective
pleased or satisfied, as with oneself, one's possessions, achievements, etc, or with another person, his or her achievements, qualities, etc
feeling honoured or gratified by or as if by some distinction
having an inordinately high opinion of oneself; arrogant or haughty
characterized by or proceeding from a sense of pride
a proud moment
having a proper sense of self-respect
stately or distinguished
bold or fearless
(of a surface, edge, etc) projecting or protruding from the surrounding area
(of animals) restive or excited, esp sexually; on heat
adverb
to entertain someone on a grand scale
they did us proud at the hotel
to honour or distinguish a person
his honesty did him proud
Other 51Թ Forms
- proudly adverb
- proudness noun
- unproud adjective
- ˈdzܻ adverb
- ˈdzܻԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of proud1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of proud1
Idioms and Phrases
do one proud,
to be a source of pride or credit to a person.
His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud.
to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly.
You really did us proud with this supper.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"They have been steadfast in their commitment to restore peace and I am proud of them all."
“Prep the child ahead of time and say, ‘We are not able to physically be there, but we are so proud of this accomplishment,’” Aguirre said.
"I'm proud of what I did. I'm sure anyone would do that for their kids."
"When I walk through the streets and see buildings I helped construct, I feel proud. We are not just building structures; we are building hope."
They added: "She will always be our hero and we are so immensely proud of her. Forever in our hearts."
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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