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proud

adjective
PROWD/pɹaʊd/

8 meanings of proud

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  1. 1
    pleasedadjective
    Feeling pleased and honored because of something good, such as a success or a chance to do something.

    She felt proud when her daughter won the spelling contest.

    I am proud of my new garden.

    UsageSay proud of something or proud to do something: proud of my garden.

    Similarpleased, honored, delighted, gratified, glad

    Oppositeashamed, embarrassed

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  2. 2
    worth celebratingadjective
    Making people feel pleased and happy about something good, like a special day or success.

    Graduation was a proud day for the whole family.

    Our school has a proud history of helping others.

    UsageOften in a proud day or a proud moment.

  3. 3
    arrogantadjective
    Thinking you are better or more important than other people.

    The proud king refused to listen to anyone's advice.

    She became proud after her success and stopped talking to her old friends.

    Similararrogant, haughty, conceited, vain, snobbish

    Oppositehumble, modest, meek

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  4. 4
    adjective
    Having respect for yourself and knowing what you deserve.

    She was too proud to take money she had not earned.

    He is a proud man who always pays his own way.

    UsageOften too proud to do something: too proud to ask for help.

    Similardignified, self-respecting

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Origin

From Old English "prūd" meaning proud or haughty. It probably came from Old French "prod" (brave, gallant), from Latin words meaning "to be of value", though it may be an older native word.

Checked 5 Nov 2026 · 4 facts

  • Proud derives from Old English prūd, meaning proud or haughty. en.wiktionary.org
  • The Old English word probably came from Old French prod, meaning brave or gallant. en.wiktionary.org
  • The proposed French source derives ultimately from Latin expressing usefulness or value. en.wiktionary.org
  • An older, native origin is also possible. en.wiktionary.org