proud
Example Sentences
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Junior looked so proud, I’d have thought he laid that egg himself.
From Literature
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"We're all very proud because what Aden's done has never been done before," he said.
From BBC
When you find and finish the right course, you’re going to feel justifiably proud.
“We are proud to support the department’s Arsenal of Freedom to ensure the United States and its allies and partners have the decisive edge—now and in the future.”
From Barron's
My father, a World War II officer and stickler for correctness, was especially proud of my medal.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.