proud

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\ ˈprau̇d

Definition of proud

1 : feeling or showing pride: such as

a : having or displaying excessive self-esteem

b : much pleased : exultant

c : having proper self-respect

2a : marked by stateliness : magnificent

b : giving reason for pride : glorious the proudest moment in her life

3 : vigorous, spirited a proud steed

4 chiefly British : raised above a surrounding area a proud design on a stamp

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proud, arrogant, haughty, lordly, insolent, overbearing, supercilious, disdainful mean showing scorn for inferiors. proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness. too proud to take charity arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted. a conceited and arrogant executive haughty suggests a consciousness of superior birth or position. a haughty aristocrat lordly implies pomposity or an arrogant display of power. a lordly condescension insolent implies contemptuous haughtiness. ignored by an insolent waiter overbearing suggests a tyrannical manner or an intolerable insolence. an overbearing supervisor supercilious implies a cool, patronizing haughtiness. an aloof and supercilious manner disdainful suggests a more active and openly scornful superciliousness. disdainful of their social inferiors

Examples of proud in a Sentence

They are the proud parents of a hero. I was proud that I never gave in. She's the proud owner of a new car. Her proudest accomplishment was to finish school. He has a proud manner. a proud and opinionated person She's too proud to accept their charity.

Recent Examples on the Web All of us at Three Cats thank him and are proud to be a Matt Prentice restaurant. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Longtime metro Detroit chef Matt Prentice dies at 62," 8 Apr. 2021 McMahon has also been proud of her advocacy for women in the ring. — Julianne Pepitone, NBC News, "WWE's Stephanie McMahon: 'Women belong in any room they want to be in'," 8 Apr. 2021 One example that the marketing team is proud of is, Back to College. — Soon Yu, Forbes, "The CMO’s New M.O.—How Bed Bath & Beyond’s Cindy Davis Is Making It Easier To Feel At Home," 7 Apr. 2021 Ironically, one trait of the elderly, Mr. Posner tells us, is usually a desire to leave a legacy and reputation our survivors can feel proud of. — WSJ, "Joe Biden at His Worst," 6 Apr. 2021 Whatever the result Friday, Dover is proud of a program that is one of just two Jefferson County Public Schools teams still alive in the playoffs, joining Male. — Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Battle of unbeatens: Fairdale set to face Owensboro and star quarterback Gavin Wimsatt," 6 Apr. 2021 Evans was proud of his job and put a lot of time into it, Epskamp said. — BostonGlobe.com, "‘It was not what he signed up for’: Slain Capitol Police officer loved job, but worried after insurrection," 4 Apr. 2021 McGrail, executive director of the racing commission, said the state should be proud of Oregon’s status. — oregonlive, "Return of horse racing makes for a crowded field in the contest for Oregon gambling dollar," 3 Apr. 2021 Schwartz talked about being proud of Shelter Partnership’s contributions in the pandemic, but also worried about the toll the extra work took on the staff. — Los Angeles Times, "Ruth Schwartz, pioneer of homeless services in L.A., dies," 31 Mar. 2021

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History and Etymology for proud

Middle English, from Old English prūd, probably from Old French prod, prud, prou advantageous, just, wise, bold, from Late Latin prode advantage, advantageous, back-formation from Latin prodesse to be advantageous, from pro-, prod- for, in favor + esse to be — more at pro-, is

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“Proud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proud. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.

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proud

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of proud

: very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride

: causing someone to feel very happy and pleased : causing a feeling of pride

disapproving : having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than others : having or showing too much pride

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proud

adjective

\ ˈprau̇d

prouder; proudest

Kids Definition of proud

1 : having great self-respect or dignity He is too proud to beg.

2 : having a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction especially with a person's own achievements or with someone else's achievements : very pleased They were proud of their clever child.

3 : having or showing a feeling of being better than others : haughty

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