American Dictionary
Definition proud in American English
proud
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/praʊd/
▪ fiercely, immensely, inordinately, intensely, justifiably, justly, rightly
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feeling happy about your achievements, your possessions, or people who you are connected with
Example
We're proud that they choose our hotel for their conferences.
Example
You've made your mother very proud.
Example
The country has a proud record of sporting achievement.
