proud
Comparative
prouder
Superlative
proudest
1
feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.
- 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.
Antonyms:
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.
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.
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:
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:
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