Proud: meaning, definitions and examples

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proud

[ praʊd ]

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feeling

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

Synonyms

fulfilled, pleased, satisfied

Examples of usage

I felt proud of myself for completing the marathon.
She was proud of her daughter's academic success.

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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

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:

🇵🇹 orgulhoso

🇮🇳 गर्वित

🇩🇪 stolz

🇮🇩 bangga

🇺🇦 гордий

🇵🇱 dumny

🇯🇵 誇りに思う

🇫🇷 fier

🇪🇸 orgulloso

🇹🇷 gururlu

🇰🇷 자랑스러운

🇸🇦 فخور

🇨🇿 pyšný

🇸🇰 hrdý

🇨🇳 骄傲

🇸🇮 ponosen

🇮🇸 stoltur

🇰🇿 мақтаншақ

🇬🇪 ამაყი

🇦🇿 qürurlu

🇲🇽 orgulloso

Word origin

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.