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Definitions

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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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote on X that “more than 14 million proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"I feel very proud and excited about the next matches. Maybe this year or next year I can become the youngest Crucible player," Szubarczyk told the World Snooker Tour's website.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

She says she never imagined living through a moment that would leave her feeling both heartbroken and profoundly proud of her city.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Bhaduri was picky and proud but emphatically said, "I refuse to apologise for love."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It was a sad thing to be proud of, but I had to congratulate myself for surviving and for coming to some kind of acceptance of this unthinkable life, especially after my panicked initiation.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo