proudly

American  

[proud-lee] / ˈpraʊd li /

adverb

1. 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.

2. in a stately, majestic, or magnificent manner; impressively.

   Mount Rushmore is situated proudly in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

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Etymology

Origin of proudly

First recorded before 1000; proud ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

“I was the first person to ever reach out to Shira,” he says proudly in a separate phone interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul proudly advertises its “Agatha Christie Room,” complete with a replica of the black Underwood typewriter Christie used.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The illustration showed a cow proudly standing next to a strange collection of useless objects labeled as tools.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Her 15-year-daughter Fidaa is thrilled, proudly detailing the new jeans, T-shirt and jacket her mother got her to mark the holiday.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

“Top middle school in the district,” said Hubert, bouncing proudly on his heels.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein