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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In the lower-right corner of the picture lies Hofmann’s bluntly squat signature—almost like a kid might proudly do it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
"Our customers are calling for a revival of small, stylish vehicles, proudly produced in Europe, which are also affordable and environmentally friendly," chief executive Antonio Filosa said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
I requested a checklist that looked like a mess even after Gemini proudly proclaimed, “OK, I’ve taken care of that for you.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Samantha asked Max, to which he proudly nodded.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“My dad made it!” said Sierra, waving at a man smiling proudly in the crowd.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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