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Definitions

proud

[proud] / praʊd /
ADJECTIVE
pleased, pleasing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciative glad great honored illustrious noble satisfied
WEAK
august content contented dignified eminent fiery fine glorious gorgeous grand gratified gratifying great-hearted imposing impressive magnificent majestic memorable prideful rewarding satisfying self-respecting spirited splendid stately sublime superb valiant vigorous well-pleased
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant infamous lowly undignified unimportant unknown
WEAK
humble meek modest sad sorry
ADJECTIVE
arrogant, self-important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cocky dismissive
WEAK
bloated boastful cavalier conceited contemptuous cool disdainful domineering egotistic egotistical haughty high-and-mighty high-handed huffy imperious insolent lofty narcissistic ostentatious overbearing pompous presumptuous pretentious puffed up scornful self-satisfied sniffy snobbish snooty stuck-up supercilious superior vain vainglorious
Antonyms
WEAK
humble meek modest sad sorry

Example Sentences

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It’s impossible to predict which songs will gain traction, Day said, but she was very proud that one did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"I'm really living my old 92 years through Victor -- I'm really proud."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In the weeks after the crash, her grieving father Dimitris told the BBC he would always be proud of his daughter who "only had love to give".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Wasn’t World War II a proud moment for the country?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I have this urge to list all the reasons why Jonah’s dad would be proud, and the first thing that pops into my mind is top scholar.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.