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proud
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- pronunciation:
- praUd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
feeling pleased or satisfied with oneself because of an accomplishment, attribute, or possession.
She was proud of her resounding win in the competition.You should be proud of your talent and not try to hide it.My father was proud of his thoroughbred horses.
- antonyms:
- ashamed, embarrassed
- similar words:
- content, contented, happy, pleased, satisfied
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| definition 2: |
feeling a sense of happiness or satisfaction because of the accomplishments or attributes of a person or entity that is connected in some way with oneself.
They were terribly proud when their son graduated from college.I'm very proud to have a friend who is such a wonderful musician.He was so proud of his daughter for standing up for what she believed in.They were all proud of their country on that day.- antonyms:
- ashamed, embarrassed
- similar words:
- delighted, happy, pleased, satisfied
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| definition 3: |
marked by, suggesting, or inspiring a feeling of pride.
His acceptance of the award was a proud moment for his parents.A proud banner waved from the top of the courthouse.- synonyms:
- exalted, glorious, laudable, lofty, noble, praiseworthy
- antonyms:
- embarrassed, embarrassing, shameful
- similar words:
- grand, great, stirring
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| definition 4: |
aware and respectful of one's own independence and worth.
She was elderly but proud, and she insisted on handling her own financial affairs.- synonyms:
- independent, self-reliant, self-respecting
- antonyms:
- humble
- similar words:
- dignified, self-sufficient
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| definition 5: |
feeling and showing excessive satisfaction with oneself or one's status.
His proud parents were not happy to accept a waitress as a daughter-in-law.- synonyms:
- cocky, complacent, conceited, egotistical, pompous, self-satisfied, smug, swell-headed, vain, vainglorious
- antonyms:
- humble, modest
- similar words:
- arrogant, boastful, cocksure, haughty, lofty, self-important
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| definition 6: |
stately; magnificent.
The formerly proud homes were now abandoned or dilapidated.- synonyms:
- dignified, grand, magnificent, noble, splendid, stately
- antonyms:
- unimpressive
- similar words:
- venerable
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| related words: |
conceited, elated, glorious, pompous, portentous, pretentious, stately, supercilious, triumphant, vain |
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| derivations: |
proudly (adv.), proudness (n.) |
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