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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web There was plenty to be proud of on the diamond, too. — Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2022 MartinFed is proud to be the presenting sponsor of a great event that showcases such amazing teams and organizations. — Kristi Dosh, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Meanwhile, Johnson -- the winner of last week's tour event at TPC Las Vegas -- is proud of the progress the APGA is making. — Drew Schott, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2022 David Robinson says his dad would be proud of the progress that has been made. — CBS News, 15 Apr. 2022 On this day, and on this subject, Robinson would have been proud of him for using it. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2022 The few hundred buildings are mostly private residences and the owners are clearly proud of their homes. — David Nikel, Forbes, 13 Apr. 2022 The department now is 22% female, more than the national average of 15%, which Theetge is proud of. — Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2022 Ighodaro plays Lion, who’s proud and noble and has no time for Anansi. — Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2022 See More

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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

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\ 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