Proud

/pɹaʊd/

The meaning and definition of Proud, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
    β€œI am proud of Sivu’s schoolwork.”
  2. Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.
    β€œI was too proud to apologise.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Antonyms ashamed

Origin

From Middle English proud.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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