Prouder: meaning, definitions and examples

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prouder

 

[praสŠdษ™r ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Prouder is the comparative form of the adjective 'proud.' It describes a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of someone with whom one is closely associated. When someone feels prouder, it indicates a heightened sense of pride, often in comparison to how they felt before. This term can be used in various contexts, including personal accomplishments, relationships, or national pride.

Synonyms

happier, more delighted, more satisfied.

Examples of usage

  • She felt prouder than ever after winning the award.
  • He became prouder of his team's success this season.
  • They were prouder of their heritage than before.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term 'proud' comes from the Old French word 'prou', which means 'brave' or 'valiant'.
  • It evolved from the Latin root 'prodesse', which means 'to be useful', indicating an early focus on personal achievements.

Psychology

  • Feeling pride can motivate people to pursue goals and improve self-esteem.
  • Research indicates that experiencing pride can lead to increased risk-taking behavior in social contexts.

Literature

  • Many literary works explore themes of pride, such as Shakespeare's 'Othello', where characters grapple with their own pride and its consequences.
  • In classic literature, characters who display excessive pride often face downfall, a concept known as 'hubris'.

Culture

  • 'Pride' is embraced in various cultures through celebrations and events, such as Pride Month, which honors LGBTQ+ rights and achievements.
  • In many Asian cultures, family pride is a central theme, influencing decisions and behaviors across generations.

Pop Culture

  • The song 'Proud Mary' highlights themes of pride and resilience, becoming a classic that spans generations.
  • Pride is often depicted in films, such as 'Pride', which tells the true story of a group of LGBTQ+ activists supporting miners in 1980s Britain.

Translations

Translations of the word "prouder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais orgulhoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เค—เคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stolzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih bangga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธัˆะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej dumny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Š่ช‡ใ‚Š้ซ˜ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus fier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs orgulloso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha gururlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ž๋ž‘์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ูุฎุฑู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce hrdรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac hrdรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด้ช„ๅ‚ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj ponosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira stoltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝ ั‚าฑั‚ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ orgulloso

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha qรผrurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs orgulloso

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,455, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.