Proud: meaning, definitions and examples
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proud
[ praสd ]
feeling
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
Synonyms
fulfilled, pleased, satisfied.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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Examples of usage
- I felt proud of myself for completing the marathon.
- She was proud of her daughter's academic success.
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
๐ต๐น orgulhoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช stolz
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangga
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพัะดะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dumny
๐ฏ๐ต ่ชใใซๆใ
๐ซ๐ท fier
๐ช๐ธ orgulloso
๐น๐ท gururlu
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฎูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pyลกnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrdรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ชๅฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ ponosen
๐ฎ๐ธ stoltur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐาัะฐะฝัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qรผrurlu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.