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proudfeeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions

Pronunciation (IPA): /praʊd/

Example Sentences

  • My mom is so proud of my report card that she posted it on the refrigerator for the whole neighborhood to see.
  • The cat looked proud after catching a toy mouse, as if it had defeated a real lion.
  • I'm proud to be part of this amazing team.

proud

ADJECTIVE

[/praʊd/]

feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions

a young graduate in cap and gown holds up their diploma with a beaming smile and raised fist. Their parents stand beside them clapping enthusiastically with tears of joy in their eyes. The graduate's chest is puffed out and their chin is held high showing their confidence. Years of hard study and dedication have finally paid off with this moment of success. The audience in the background cheers and applauds the achievement. Other family members take photos and wave from their seats.  feeling deep pleasure and satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements
💡 Concept

a young graduate in cap and gown holds up their diploma with a beaming smile and raised fist. Their parents stand beside them clapping enthusiastically with tears of joy in their eyes. The graduate's chest is puffed out and their chin is held high showing their confidence. Years of hard study and dedication have finally paid off with this moment of success. The audience in the background cheers and applauds the achievement. Other family members take photos and wave from their seats. feeling deep pleasure and satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/praʊd/
🇬🇧 UK/praʊd/

🌳Etymology

Rootproud

🎵Rhyme

loudcloudcrowdallowed
loud
cloud
crowd
allowed

🔗Collocations

be proud of
proud moment
proud parent
too proud to
proud tradition
stand proud

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom is so proud of my report card that she posted it on the refrigerator for the whole neighborhood to see.

😄 Fun example

The cat looked proud after catching a toy mouse, as if it had defeated a real lion.

I'm proud to be part of this amazing team.

She was too proud to admit her mistake in front of everyone.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

honoredpleasedsatisfiedarrogantconceited

Antonyms

ashamedhumblemodest

Related

pridedignityself-respectvanity

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