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

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Much to the astronauts' relief, Koch remedied the issue with the toilet aboard Orion -- "I'm proud to call myself the space plumber," she said during a Q&A session late Thursday with US media.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s impossible to predict which songs will gain traction, Day said, but she was very proud that one did.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Wasn’t World War II a proud moment for the country?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

To say she’s proud of me, that she believes I can do it.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.