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proud (pro̵ud)

adjective

  1. having or showing a proper pride in oneself, one's position, one's family, etc.
  2. having or showing an overweening opinion of oneself, one's position, etc.; arrogant; haughty
  3. feeling or showing great pride or joy, as from being honored
  4. that is an occasion or cause of pride; highly gratifying
  5. arising from or caused by pride; presumptuous
  6. stately; splendid a proud fleet
  7. spirited; of high mettle a proud stallion
  8. Obsolete valiant

Etymology: ME < OE prud < OFr < LL prode, beneficial, back-form. < L prodesse, to be useful < prod-, var. of pro-, pro- + esse, to be: for IE base see is

proud Related Forms

proud′ly adverb

proud Idioms

do oneself proud

Informal to do extremely well

proud of

highly pleased with or exulting in

proud Synonyms

proud

modif.

  1. Having a creditable self-respect

    self-respecting, self-sufficient, self-reliant, independent, honorable, principled, dignified, stately, noble, lordly, aristocratic, lofty, exalted, impressive, imposing, fine, splendid, mettlesome, spirited, high-spirited, self-esteeming, looking one in the face, looking one in the eye, having no false modesty, pleased with oneself, holding up one's head.

  2. Egotistic

    arrogant, haughty, supercilious, conceited, egotistical, vain, vainglorious, insolent, overbearing, disdainful, imperious, self-important, snobbish, superior, grand, lordly, aristocratic, magisterial, cavalier, overweening, overbearing, high-handed, pompous, immodest, boastful, self-satisfied, complacent, smug, standoffish, aloof, stuck-up*, snooty*, on one's high horse*, high and mighty*, high-hat*, uppity*, hoity-toity*, puffed up with pride*, swell-headed*, proud as a peacock*; see also egotistic 2.

    Antonyms humble*, unpretentious*, unassuming. *

  3. Feeling satisfaction

    satisfied, pleased, gratified, exultant; see happy 1, satisfied.

proud is the broadest term in this comparison, ranging in implication from proper self-esteem or pride to an overweening opinion of one's importance too proud to beg, proud as a peacock; arrogant implies an aggressive, unwarranted assertion of superior importance or privileges the arrogant colonel; haughty implies such consciousness of high station, rank, etc. as is displayed in scorn of those one considers beneath one a haughty dowager; insolent, less commonly used now with this meaning, implies both haughtiness and contempt, esp. as manifested in behavior or speech that insults or affronts others she showed an insolent disregard for the servant's feelings; overbearing implies an oppressively or haughtily domineering manner an overbearing supervisor; supercilious stresses an aloof, scornful manner toward others a supercilious intellectual snob; disdainful implies even stronger and more overt feelings of scorn for that which is regarded as beneath one

do one proud*

entertain lavishly, treat well, provide for; see entertain 2.

do oneself proud*

achieve, prosper, advance; see succeed 1.

proud Usage Examples

Preposition: as

punch: He'd been in some tv ads and was proud as punch about them, refusing to believe that I had somehow missed them.

Modifies a noun

  • possessor: So Sylvia became the proud possessor of a burnt out boathouse.
  • owner: A proud owner will invite guests to enjoy his creation.
  • tradition: HM Bark Endeavor leaving Whitby Also, Whitby still carries its proud tradition on ship building, albeit on a smaller scale.
  • moment: My latest proudest moment is becoming a granny in November 2004 Any advice for anyone who wants to get started in radio?
  • father: Caesar has become the proud father of several thousand children, who all need good homes to go to!
  • heritage: The aircraft and displays at Solent Sky illustrate this proud heritage.

Modifying Another Word

  • justifiably: Ace are justifiably proud of this release which brings together 24 of the finest mirror images of the Spector Sound.
  • justly: I think College Street is a charming little street of which Gloucester may be justly proud.
  • immensely: He was immensely proud of his " A " classification accorded by the " New Domesday scribe " .

Infinitive complement

  • announce: The Royal Air Force Museum is proud to announce its largest ever development project, which will take place at the Cosford site.
  • belong: CRY is a fantastic organization and we are proud to belong to the charity.
  • present: William Turnbull James Hyman Fine Art is proud to present the first exhibition of William Turnbull's works on paper in 25 years.
  • sponsor: BT are proud to sponsor the Marketing Leaders Program 2006.
  • say: Wherever I go, I'm proud to say I'm from Barnsley.
  • introduce: New Committee Member The Clean Team are proud to introduce the latest member to join the committee, Stephen Dent.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: Their parents will feel proud too of seeing them achieve at a high level.
  • stand: The back wall graphics, being darker, allow the front graphics to stand proud of the back wall to dominate the presentation.

Preposition: of

  • achievement: We can enjoy, be proud of the achievements or ashamed of the disgrace in the course of human history.
  • fact: We are also proud of the fact that we are the first film company to openly welcome same sex couples.

Browse dictionary entries near proud

  1. ‹ protuberate
  2. ‹ protuberant
  3. ‹ protuberance
  4. ‹ protrusive
  5. ‹ protrusion
  6. ‹ protrusile
  7. ‹ protrude
  8. ‹ protreptic
  9. ‹ protractor
  10. ‹ protractile
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