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
4
chiefly British
: raised above a surrounding area
a proud design on a stamp
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The first known use of proud was before the 12th century
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