proudest

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pleased, pleasing adj.
arrogant, self-important adj.

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 red-letter 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

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proudest

José Caballero has spent his entire career cultivating a reputation as the sport’s proudest pest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

“But I think the thing that he was proudest of was that he could make a living as an actor.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Standing at the lectern outside his front door, he said: "Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life."

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Speaking outside No 10 this morning, Starmer thanked his wife in an emotional speech, after describing becoming prime minister as the "proudest moment" of his life.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Again Salem was the proudest town in the country.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham