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

Ivana proudly discloses they are cubic zirconia — fake and worthless — showing the AIDS-stricken Cohn what Trump really thinks of him.

From Salon

“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

The soup stands proudly without it, so your preference will dictate, but a tiny bit of rich cream brings about a comforting and elegant finish, making it even more of a standout first course for your upcoming holiday meals.

From Salon