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

That fan will be able to wear that cap proudly one of these years, and all the tears will make the cap fit that much more snugly.

From Los Angeles Times

Many children find themselves singing at school in the run up to Christmas - at a nativity play or carol concert, often with parents watching proudly on.

From BBC

And they filmed themselves doing so, proudly posting trophy videos to social media.

From Los Angeles Times

As placed here, the work says that the Studio Museum, while proudly a black institution, is hardly a separatist one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Elsewhere in the living area, Jenner proudly displayed her large book collection, which she’s built up by picking up novels from various antiques shops.

From MarketWatch