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proud


Definition: Meaning of, proud in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / praʊd /

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proud prouder proudest
  1. pleased feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related to [↪  pride
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  2. proudest moment/achievement/possession the moment etc that makes you feel most proud
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  3. too high opinion thinking that you are more important, skilful etc than you really are - used to show disapproval [↪  pride]
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  4. great self-respect having respect for yourself, so that you are embarrassed to ask for help when you are in a difficult situation [↪  pride]
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  5. do somebody proud informal to make people feel proud of you by doing something well
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  6. do somebody proud old-fashioned to treat someone well by providing them with good food or entertainment
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  7. impressive literary tall and impressive
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proud used in phrases

  • Tarquin the Proud (noun)
    1. reigned from 534 to 510 BC according to legend, the seventh and last Etruscan king of Rome who was expelled for his cruelty
  • house-proud (adjective)
    1. proud of your house or its furnishings or upkeep
  • proud flesh (noun)
    1. the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
  • proud of (adjective)
    1. feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measure your self-worth
  • purse-proud (adjective)
    1. especially in the absence of other distinction proud or arrogant because of your wealth
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