American English pronunciation

How to pronounce proud

IPA transcription: [p'ɹaʊd]

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Adjective

  • feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

    “proud parents”

    “proud of his accomplishments”

    “a proud moment”

    “proud to serve his country”

    “a proud name”

    “proud princes”

Adjective

  • having or displaying great dignity or nobility

    “a gallant pageant”

    “lofty ships”

    “majestic cities”

    “proud alpine peaks”

Usage examples

  • "It's the Emerald Tablet," said the Englishman, proud that he might teach something to the boy.
  • I'm a desert woman, and I'm proud of that.
  • "It's the Emerald Tablet," said the Englishman, proud that he might teach something to the boy.
  • "I am proud of you," he said.
  • "It's the Emerald Tablet," said the Englishman, proud that he might teach something to the boy.
  • "It's the Emerald Tablet," said the Englishman, proud that he might teach something to the boy.
  • Besides, I wasn't proud of him.
  • Nanny and all women freedom fighters would be proud.
  • Continental Airlines: the Proud Bird with the Golden Tail.
  • Students also proudly exhibited their work competing for ribbons.