1
: feeling or showing pride: such as
a
: having or displaying excessive self-esteem
b
: much pleased : exultant
c
: having proper self-respect
2
a
: marked by stateliness : magnificent
b
: giving reason for pride : glorious
the proudest moment in her life
4
chiefly British
: raised above a surrounding area
a proud design on a stamp
proudly
adverb
Synonyms
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.
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Residents in our community are proud to see local authors on the shelves, and to see their perspectives reflected on our shelves.
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USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Leo: The lion’s qualities can be extreme and dramatic, as well as tenacious and proud.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
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USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Leo: The lion’s qualities can be extreme and dramatic, as well as tenacious and proud.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for proud
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“Proud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proud. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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proud
adjective1
a
: having or displaying excessive self-esteem
a proud manner
b
: much pleased
proud parents of a hero
c
: having proper self-respect
too proud to beg
2
: magnificent sense 1, glorious
a proud record
3
: vigorous sense 1, spirited
a proud horse
proudly
adverb
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