1
: feeling or showing pride: such as
a
: having or displaying excessive self-esteem
b
: much pleased : exultant
c
: having proper self-respect
2
a
: marked by stateliness : magnificent
b
: giving reason for pride : glorious
the proudest moment in her life
4
chiefly British
: raised above a surrounding area
a proud design on a stamp
proudly
adverb
Examples of proud in a Sentence
They are the proud parents of a hero.
I was proud that I never gave in.
She's the proud owner of a new car.
Her proudest accomplishment was to finish school.
He has a proud manner.
a proud and opinionated person
She's too proud to accept their charity.
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Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Forever proud to be your daughter.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Kenzi Richardson grew up watching Vampirina and now stars as the lead in a live-action reboot, helping kids feel proud to be themselves.
—Allison McClain Merrill, Parents, 27 Oct. 2025
After the owner noticed the damage, the video shows the golden retriever lying in the doorway and looking extremely proud.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Proud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proud. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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proud
adjective1
a
: having or displaying excessive self-esteem
a proud manner
b
: much pleased
proud parents of a hero
c
: having proper self-respect
too proud to beg
2
: magnificent sense 1, glorious
a proud record
3
: vigorous sense 1, spirited
a proud horse
proudly
adverb
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