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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“When have I ever been mad at you? I’m proud of you,” she said, holding my hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile Andrew says the experience has made him very proud of his daughter.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I didn't realise that they were proud," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Coster said her children were "super proud that they'll get to witness history."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At night I continue my classes with Gloria and Alfredo, and I’m proud of my two students!

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar