Proud meaning

What does “proud” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“proud” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride.

proud

adjective

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
“proud parents”
“a proud moment”
Oppositeshumble
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
“a gallant pageant”
“lofty ships”
Synonymsgallant lofty majestic

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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