proudly
Americanadverb
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with a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself; with pride.
She proudly accepted her appointment to the cabinet.
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in a stately, majestic, or magnificent manner; impressively.
Mount Rushmore is situated proudly in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Etymology
Origin of proudly
First recorded before 1000; proud ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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After nearly 10 months of intimidation, Mr. Netanyahu will proudly stand at the General Assembly podium on behalf of the Jewish state.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
But her big passion was for horses, with her Instagram showing the young woman proudly riding or training them.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
We gaze proudly at these little icons clocking up points like they're family.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
“My past is still before me,” Melling belts, picturing himself proudly mounted in a velvet suit and bronze plaque.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
And the obelisk will stand proudly in Heliopolis for eternity.
From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman
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