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Meaning of proud

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

proud

Pronunciation:/pɹaʊd/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

    Example: I am proud of Sivu’s schoolwork.

  2. Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.

    Example: I was too proud to apologise.

  3. Having too high an opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious.

  4. Generating a sense of pride; being a cause for pride.

    Example: It was a proud day when we finally won the championship.