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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The White House said he had "proudly made the United States the crypto capital of the world."
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
One woman wears skin-tight crime-scene-tape leggings, while a pair of best friends proudly show off their crime-scene-tape homemade bags - complete with blood-spatter fabric lining.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
I am sure that many years from now, some grandparents will proudly tell their grandchildren about “that time” they visited the White House and why.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
Chiarella proudly places “Leviticus” within a tradition of queer art that has always existed within horror, from Mary Shelley to F. W. Murnau and beyond.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
“We’re reading a lot about you in the newspapers, Link,” Grandpa adds proudly.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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