Proud: meaning, definitions and examples

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proud

 

[ praสŠd ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.

Synonyms

fulfilled, pleased, satisfied.

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Word Description / Examples
proud

Use 'proud' when you feel a deep sense of achievement, either about your own accomplishments or those of someone you care about. It often has an emotional and positive connotation.

  • She was proud of her son for graduating with honors.
  • He felt proud of the work his team had done.
pleased

'Pleased' is used to express a moderate level of satisfaction and happiness, often in response to a specific event or outcome. It's less intense than 'proud' or 'fulfilled'.

  • She was pleased with the positive feedback on her presentation.
  • He was pleased to see his old friend at the reunion.
satisfied

'Satisfied' indicates that one's expectations or needs have been met. It doesn't necessarily imply deep happiness, but rather a contentment that everything is as it should be.

  • She felt satisfied after completing all her tasks for the day.
  • He was satisfied with the service at the restaurant.
fulfilled

'Fulfilled' describes a feeling of complete satisfaction and happiness, especially in relation to one's life goals or personal dreams. It suggests that one has achieved something very meaningful.

  • After years of hard work, she finally felt fulfilled when she established her own charitable foundation.
  • He felt fulfilled in his role as a teacher, knowing he was making a difference in his students' lives.

Examples of usage

  • I felt proud of myself for completing the marathon.
  • She was proud of her daughter's academic success.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself; having a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.

Synonyms

arrogant, conceited, haughty.

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proud

Use 'proud' when expressing a positive feeling of satisfaction and happiness about an accomplishment, either personal or relating to someone else.

  • I am very proud of my sister for graduating from college.
  • He felt proud after finishing the marathon.
arrogant

Use 'arrogant' when describing someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities, often coming off as disrespectful or overbearing. It has a negative connotation.

  • His arrogant behavior was not well-received by his colleagues.
  • She was dismissed as arrogant for constantly bragging about her achievements.
haughty

Use 'haughty' when referring to someone who is disdainfully proud, acting superior and looking down on others. This word carries a strong negative connotation.

  • The haughty queen refused to speak to the commoners.
  • He gave her a haughty look, as if she were beneath him.
conceited

Use 'conceited' to describe someone who is excessively proud of themselves, especially regarding their appearance or abilities. This term also has a negative nuance.

  • He's so conceited, always looking at himself in the mirror.
  • Her conceited attitude made it hard for others to relate to her.

Examples of usage

  • He was too proud to ask for help.
  • She had a proud demeanor that intimidated others.

Translations

Translations of the word "proud" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orgulhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stolz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะดะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dumny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช‡ใ‚Šใซๆ€ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orgulloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gururlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ž‘์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pyลกnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช„ๅ‚ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stoltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัˆะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผrurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orgulloso

Etymology

The word 'proud' originated from the Old French word 'prud', which meant brave or valiant. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of feeling pleased or satisfied with oneself. The word has been used in English since the 12th century, tracing its roots back to Latin and ultimately to Proto-Indo-European.

See also: pride.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,245, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.