proud

adjective
UK: /praʊd/
US: /praʊd/

  1. Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something you are connected to.

    1. I am so proud of my daughter for getting good grades in school. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt proud to be part of such a successful and dedicated team. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having or showing too much respect for yourself and too little for other people.

    1. He is too proud to ask for help, even when he really needs it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The proud king refused to listen to the concerns of his people. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

satisfied arrogant conceited

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proud" in English means: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or something you are connected to., Having or showing too much respect for yourself and too little for other people..

The phonetic transcription of "proud" is /praʊd/ in British English and /praʊd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proud": satisfied, arrogant, conceited.

Example usage of "proud": "I am so proud of my daughter for getting good grades in school.". More examples on the page.