proudness
Example Sentences
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Captain Aldcroft spoke of her "absolute proudness" at seeing what they have "built over three years" come to fruition before being chastised by Botterman for making up a word.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2025
"I feel proudness for him... he's overcome so much in his little life."
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2025
The Captain, in an undertone and in all "proudness," said, "Ask Madame to sing."
From In the Courts of Memory, 1858 1875; from Contemporary Letters by L. de (Lillie de) Hegermann-Lindencrone
There was a dignity and a certain proudness in his manner which impressed me much.
From The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker
The proudness of her bearing was no less marked than ever, but in the willowy sway of her body there was a yielding of mere sorry pride.
From The Man by Bram Stoker
