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proud

[ proud ]

adjective

, proud·er, proud·est.
  1. feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).

    Synonyms: self-satisfied, contented

    Antonyms: dissatisfied

  2. having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.

    Synonyms: presumptuous, imperious, disdainful, self-important, overbearing

    Antonyms: humble

  3. having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.
  4. highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem:

    It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.

  5. highly honorable or creditable:

    a proud achievement.

    Antonyms: dishonorable

  6. stately, majestic, or magnificent:

    proud cities.

    Synonyms: splendid, imposing, noble

    Antonyms: lowly, impoverished, mean

  7. of lofty dignity or distinction:

    a proud name; proud nobles.

  8. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. pleased; happy:

    I'm proud to meet you.

  9. full of vigor and spirit:

    a proud young stallion.

  10. Obsolete. brave.


proud

/ praʊd /

adjective

  1. foll byof, an infinitive, or a clause pleased or satisfied, as with oneself, one's possessions, achievements, etc, or with another person, his or her achievements, qualities, etc
  2. feeling honoured or gratified by or as if by some distinction
  3. having an inordinately high opinion of oneself; arrogant or haughty
  4. characterized by or proceeding from a sense of pride

    a proud moment

  5. having a proper sense of self-respect
  6. stately or distinguished
  7. bold or fearless
  8. (of a surface, edge, etc) projecting or protruding from the surrounding area
  9. (of animals) restive or excited, esp sexually; on heat
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. do someone proud
    1. to entertain someone on a grand scale

      they did us proud at the hotel

    2. to honour or distinguish a person

      his honesty did him proud

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈproudly, adverb
  • ˈproudness, noun
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Other Words From

  • proudly adverb
  • proudness noun
  • un·proud adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proud1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English prūd, prūt “arrogant” (cognate with Old Norse prūthr “stately, fine”), apparently from Vulgar Latin; compare Old French prud, prod “gallant, virtuous,” Late Latin prōde “profitable, useful,” from prōde est, back formation of Latin prōdest “it is beneficial, useful,” from Latin prōdesse “to be useful, profit”
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Word History and Origins

Origin of proud1

Late Old English prūd, from Old French prud, prod brave, from Late Latin prōde useful, from Latin prōdesse to be of value, from prōd-, variant of prō- for + esse to be
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Idioms and Phrases

Idioms
  1. do one proud,
    1. to be a source of pride or credit to a person:

      His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud.

    2. to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly:

      You really did us proud with this supper.

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In addition to the idiom beginning with proud , also see do someone proud .
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Synonym Study

Proud, arrogant, haughty imply a consciousness of, or a belief in, one's superiority in some respect. Proud implies sensitiveness, lofty self-respect, or jealous preservation of one's dignity, station, and the like. It may refer to an affectionate admiration of or a justifiable pride concerning someone else: proud of his son. Arrogant applies to insolent or overbearing behavior, arising from an exaggerated belief in one's importance: arrogant rudeness. Haughty implies lofty reserve and confident, often disdainful assumption of superiority over others: the haughty manner of the butler in the play.
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Example Sentences

He said he was proud of Amare but insisted the real victory came months ago on that first day back to a regular high school.

But it’s not just Dobbins’ resurgence on the field that makes the coach most proud.

“We have been proud of our association with him. He will be missed,” a spokesperson said.

From BBC

Despite the disappointment, Boulter said she was "proud" after giving everything in pursuit of a place in the final against Italy.

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"I am sure that Kelly would be really proud of you."

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