proudly

[ proud-lee ]

adverb

1. with a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself; with pride:

   She proudly accepted her appointment to the cabinet.

2. in a stately, majestic, or magnificent manner; impressively:

   Mount Rushmore is situated proudly in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Word History and Origins

Origin of proudly¹

First recorded before 1000; proud ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

“I would proudly serve in a future Trump administration.”

From BBC

“I’ve probably walked more than 10,000 steps already today,” he tells me proudly, checking the health data on his phone to be sure — and it’s only 10:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

"And I'm a queer woman so I'm going to talk on that openly and very proudly."

From BBC

I’ve talked to myself on the trail, laughed out loud and sung — poorly but proudly — into those magnificent voids.

From Los Angeles Times

To be completely honest, seeing a man who is proudly against women having the right to choose what to do with their own bodies in 2024 win a national election is beyond devastating.

From Salon