American English pronunciation
How to pronounce proud
IPA transcription: [p'ɹaʊd]
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Adjective
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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
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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.