proud

[proud]

adjective

prouder, proudest 

1. feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).

   Synonyms: self-satisfied, contented
   Antonyms: dissatisfied

2. having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.

   Synonyms: presumptuous, imperious, disdainful, self-important, overbearing
   Antonyms: humble

3. having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.

4. highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem.

   It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.

5. highly honorable or creditable.

   a proud achievement.

   Antonyms: dishonorable

6. stately, majestic, or magnificent.

   proud cities.

   Synonyms: splendid, imposing, noble
   Antonyms: lowly, impoverished, mean

7. of lofty dignity or distinction.

   a proud name; proud nobles.

8. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.,  pleased; happy.

   I'm proud to meet you.

9. full of vigor and spirit.

   a proud young stallion.

10. Obsolete.,  brave.

proud

/ praʊd /

adjective

1. pleased or satisfied, as with oneself, one's possessions, achievements, etc, or with another person, his or her achievements, qualities, etc

2. feeling honoured or gratified by or as if by some distinction

3. having an inordinately high opinion of oneself; arrogant or haughty

4. characterized by or proceeding from a sense of pride

   a proud moment

5. having a proper sense of self-respect

6. stately or distinguished

7. bold or fearless

8. (of a surface, edge, etc) projecting or protruding from the surrounding area

9. (of animals) restive or excited, esp sexually; on heat

adverb

1. 1. to entertain someone on a grand scale

      they did us proud at the hotel

   2. to honour or distinguish a person

      his honesty did him proud

Other Word Forms

• proudly adverb
• proudness noun
• unproud adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of proud¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English; Old English prūd, prūt “arrogant” (cognate with Old Norse prūthr “stately, fine”), apparently from Vulgar Latin; compare Old French prud, prod “gallant, virtuous,” Late Latin prōde “profitable, useful,” from prōde est, back formation of Latin prōdest “it is beneficial, useful,” from Latin prōdesse “to be useful, profit”

Word History and Origins

Origin of proud¹

Late Old English prūd, from Old French prud, prod brave, from Late Latin prōde useful, from Latin prōdesse to be of value, from prōd-, variant of prō- for + esse to be

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. do one proud,

   1. to be a source of pride or credit to a person.

      His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud.

   2. to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly.

      You really did us proud with this supper.

More idioms and phrases containing proud

• do someone proud

Synonym Study

Proud, arrogant, haughty imply a consciousness of, or a belief in, one's superiority in some respect. Proud implies sensitiveness, lofty self-respect, or jealous preservation of one's dignity, station, and the like. It may refer to an affectionate admiration of or a justifiable pride concerning someone else: proud of his son. Arrogant applies to insolent or overbearing behavior, arising from an exaggerated belief in one's importance: arrogant rudeness. Haughty implies lofty reserve and confident, often disdainful assumption of superiority over others: the haughty manner of the butler in the play.

Example Sentences

“We are not here to debate politics or platforms or to argue about east or west. And ‘Red Alert’ is the very embodiment of that mission, and I couldn’t be prouder to support this series.”

From Los Angeles Times

With a lump in his throat, Candy’s wounded character Del Griffith replies that he’s proud of who he is.

From Los Angeles Times

She is proud of her oldest daughter, who was able to leave Gaza to study at Glasgow University.

From BBC

The founders would be so proud to know that we made it that far before we finally succumbed to tyranny.

From Salon

“Both of us trusted him to do what he thought was right, and are very proud of him for what he did, but the anxiety level has been very high, absolutely,” Adler’s father, Paul, said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appreciative 
• glad 
• great 
• honored 
• illustrious 
• noble 
• satisfied