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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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Whether the club was named after the house is unclear, external but fans are proud of their club's identity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"I didn't realise that they were proud," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Coster said her children were "super proud that they'll get to witness history."

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

I just stayed in my lane and treated it as more of a job than something I do feel proud and a member of and want to support it in any way I can.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

At night I continue my classes with Gloria and Alfredo, and I’m proud of my two students!

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar

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