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Definition proud in British English

proud adjective

adjective
/praʊd/

▪ fiercely, immensely, inordinately, intensely, justifiably, justly, rightly

➡ power, relationship

1

feeling happy about your achievements, your possessions, or people who you are connected with

Example

We're so proud of her for telling the truth.

Example

I'm proud to say we made the right decision.

Example

We're proud that they choose our hotel for their conferences.

Example

The next day I became the proud owner of a full set of tools.

Example

You've made your mother very proud.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
1.1

used about things you are proud of

Example

The country has a proud record of sporting achievement.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
1.2

used about someone who feels so proud that they think they are better than other people

Synonyms and related words
arrogant proud conceited
2

a proud person does not like other people to help them or to think they are weak

Example

a proud and independent nation of people

Example

I was too proud to admit I didn't understand.

Synonyms and related words
confident proud easy
3

further forward than the rest of something or than a surface

Synonyms and related words
stick out project protrude
Definition proud in British English