prouder

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 red-letter 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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“I couldn’t be prouder to work alongside her,” Raman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

It could very well be your legacy — a career-defining performance, and you couldn’t be prouder.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

"I could not be prouder of having the Mavericks come to Macao," Dumont said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Natalie couldn't be prouder of her daughter, who has recently been made "values ambassador" in her class, encouraging other children to show empathy and respect.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“This has been the experience of a lifetime getting to see you compete in the Olympics. I couldn’t be prouder, and you should be proud of yourself.”

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad