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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Geumseong proudly announced he was now taller than his mother.
From BBC • 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
Yes, I am proudly biased in favor of this movie.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
He nodded proudly and spread out his arms.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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