proud

[US]/praʊd/
[UK]/praʊd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. having self-respect; feeling pleased and satisfied about something one possesses or has done; arrogant; having an excessively high opinion of oneself.

Phrases & Collocations

proud moment

proud achievement

feeling proud

proud of you

proud of

Example Sentences

be proud to be a scientist

as proud as a peacock

a proud, patrician face.

She is as proud as a peacock.

He is a proud spirit.

chasten a proud spirit.

a proud grandma of three boys.

We are proud of our motherland.

an arrogant contempt for the weak.See Synonyms at proud

proud of one's child; proud to serve one's country.

very proud of their spanking new kitchen

Aileen is proud of her family for their support.

the proud owner of a huge Dalmatian.

she has the proud port of a princess.

we have a proud history of innovation.

I was too proud to go home. .

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