proud
adjective
feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
prouder
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comparativeof proud.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“I could not be prouder of the exceptional professionalism and expertise demonstrated by every member of this team during our operations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I was proud of him for pivoting to pizza, prouder still for how, as we were heading home, he told me that he felt “peaceful, happy, confident, and love.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
“I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside her,” Raman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
"I could not be prouder of having the Mavericks come to Macao," Dumont said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
“Don’t you think I know? I watch my mother starch and iron that stupid white uniform every single week. He’s prouder of that uniform than he is of us.”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
