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proud

1 of 1adjective
/praʊd/
Forms:prouder,proudest
1

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

B1
  • She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
  • He was proud of his son's performance in the school play.
  • She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery.
  • They were proud of their new home after years of hard work to afford it.
  • He felt proud of himself for completing his first marathon.
Synonyms:
pleasedcontenthonoreddelightedgratefulsatisfiedesteemed
Antonyms:
humble
2

having an overly high opinion of oneself, often accompanied by a sense of arrogance

  • His proud demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.
  • She often boasted about her accomplishments, displaying her proud attitude.
  • He refused to accept help from others, driven by his proud independence.
  • The proud leader dismissed suggestions from subordinates, believing their ideas to be inferior.
  • Despite her proud exterior, deep down, she struggled with feelings of insecurity.
Synonyms:
bigself-importantelitistdisdainfulcondescendingarrogantegotisticalimperiousloftypompoussnobbishconceitedpatronizingegoisticstuck-upsupercilioushaughty
3

evoking a strong feeling of satisfaction and honor

  • The proud parents watched their child perform on stage for the first time.
  • It was a proud achievement to complete the marathon after months of training.
  • His graduation was a proud moment for his family.
  • The proud history of the city was evident in its landmarks.
  • It was a proud occasion when the school was recognized for its achievements.
Synonyms:
loftymajesticgallant
4

raised or sticking out above a surface

  • The nail was proud and needed to be hammered in.
  • The pages of the book were proud from wear.
  • The seam was proud, creating a small bump.
  • A brick was proud and stuck out from the wall.
  • The rock had a proud peak above the ground.
Synonyms:
bulgingprominentprotrudingjuttingrising
5

impressive in quality or achievement

  • The team has a proud history of winning championships.
  • They displayed their proud collection of vintage cars at the exhibition.
  • The museum has a proud display of rare artifacts.
  • The company is proud of its innovative products.
  • The city boasts a proud skyline with some of the tallest buildings in the world.
Synonyms:
remarkableawesomehowlingradiantimpressivewondrousgnarlygreatfinemassivesingularunrealstandoutterrificnotableexcellentgloriousoutstandingmarvelousshiningincrediblemagnificentbrilliantgrandwonderfulspectaculardazzlingstunningluminoussplendidtremendousamazinggoldenextraordinaryphenomenalnoteworthyrattlingstellarexceptionalfantasticfabuloussuperb