Proud
adjective
Feeling good about something you have done or something you have.
I am proud of my work on the project
Often appears as...
- proud of
- proud moment
adjective
Feeling that you are better or more important than other people.
He was too proud to ask for help
Often appears as...
- too proud
- proud man
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a high or upright carriage.
He walked with a proud bearing
Often appears as...
- proud bearing
- proud stance
adjective
A proud boat or ship is one that sits high on the water.
The proud ship drove before her bows
Often appears as...
- proud ship
- sail proud
adjective
Significantly above the normal.
The proud horseshoe crab count this year was 40
Often appears as...
- proud record
- proud count
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Feeling good about something you have done or something you have.
I am proud of my work on the project
Often appears as...
- proud of
- proud moment
adjective
Feeling that you are better or more important than other people.
He was too proud to ask for help
Often appears as...
- too proud
- proud man
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Having a high or upright carriage.
He walked with a proud bearing
Often appears as...
- proud bearing
- proud stance
adjective
A proud boat or ship is one that sits high on the water.
The proud ship drove before her bows
Often appears as...
- proud ship
- sail proud
adjective
Significantly above the normal.
The proud horseshoe crab count this year was 40
Often appears as...
- proud record
- proud count
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Achievement
Use 'proud' when you've accomplished something and feel good about it.
After learning to cook, I felt proud of my culinary skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Praise Others
Say you're proud of someone to compliment their achievements or qualities.
My parents are proud of my grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Joy
Express shared happiness for someone else's success by using 'proud'.
We're so proud of our team's victory!
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Achievement
Use 'proud' when you've accomplished something and feel good about it.
After learning to cook, I felt proud of my culinary skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Praise Others
Say you're proud of someone to compliment their achievements or qualities.
My parents are proud of my grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Joy
Express shared happiness for someone else's success by using 'proud'.
We're so proud of our team's victory!
Pro Tip 1/3Personal Achievement
Use 'proud' when you've accomplished something and feel good about it.
After learning to cook, I felt proud of my culinary skills.
Pro Tip 2/3Praise Others
Say you're proud of someone to compliment their achievements or qualities.
My parents are proud of my grades.
Pro Tip 3/3Sharing Joy
Express shared happiness for someone else's success by using 'proud'.
We're so proud of our team's victory!
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Video examples
The mega force of youth...
guard who told him that they should not film and he tried to close the camera with his hand to which they replied and I was so proud when I heard this on the video they said we'll actually have a right to film here can you just let us finish our job and they finish their job and it led to a big story and this short
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Getting started as a DJ:...
just like many of you guys. How many high school students do we have out here? Oh, okay! A good amount. I'm a proud member of my school's marching band, and I run track, as well, so if any of you guys are into that, it's one of my other passions. I have been DJing and producing for a little over three years now,
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Why do honeybees love...
is probably the result of this trial and error, but over long periods of evolutionary history. However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
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From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I'm really, really proud of what I've created, what I've done, and passionately working to make quality work constantly. It's not about taking a photo. For me, it's about giving a photo to people that believe in it so much. Thank you.
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He Spent His Career...
granddaughter it just felt right that it was it was to be named after and so that you know when I disappear she'll still have that she'll have that for life you know she'll be able to be proud that she's got a frog
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Young Weasels Leave The...
family to thrive i'm really proud of bandits she's raised these three really strong independent stokes ready to go forth and find new territories as the kits reach adulthood they will
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Gary Haugen: The hidden...
This is massive progress, and this exceeds everybody's expectations about what is possible. And I think you and I, I think, honestly, that we can feel proud and encouraged
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A Message From Sir David...
and for the wonderful creatures with which we share it a year the world could remember proudly and say we made a difference as we make our new year's resolutions
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
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Uncovering Jupiter's...
world that I can see right there in the night sky. What would he think about me today? I think he'd be proud. Ecstatic.
Video examples
The mega force of youth...
guard who told him that they should not film and he tried to close the camera with his hand to which they replied and I was so proud when I heard this on the video they said we'll actually have a right to film here can you just let us finish our job and they finish their job and it led to a big story and this short
Video examples
Getting started as a DJ:...
just like many of you guys. How many high school students do we have out here? Oh, okay! A good amount. I'm a proud member of my school's marching band, and I run track, as well, so if any of you guys are into that, it's one of my other passions. I have been DJing and producing for a little over three years now,
Video examples
Why do honeybees love...
is probably the result of this trial and error, but over long periods of evolutionary history. However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
Video examples
From Aaliyah to Jay-Z:...
I'm really, really proud of what I've created, what I've done, and passionately working to make quality work constantly. It's not about taking a photo. For me, it's about giving a photo to people that believe in it so much. Thank you.
Video examples
He Spent His Career...
granddaughter it just felt right that it was it was to be named after and so that you know when I disappear she'll still have that she'll have that for life you know she'll be able to be proud that she's got a frog
Video examples
Young Weasels Leave The...
family to thrive i'm really proud of bandits she's raised these three really strong independent stokes ready to go forth and find new territories as the kits reach adulthood they will
Video examples
Gary Haugen: The hidden...
This is massive progress, and this exceeds everybody's expectations about what is possible. And I think you and I, I think, honestly, that we can feel proud and encouraged
Video examples
A Message From Sir David...
and for the wonderful creatures with which we share it a year the world could remember proudly and say we made a difference as we make our new year's resolutions
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
i'm very proud of you they are getting on so well you know monkeys are into everything and now that we have twofold monkeys there's going to be no peace
Video examples
Uncovering Jupiter's...
world that I can see right there in the night sky. What would he think about me today? I think he'd be proud. Ecstatic.
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Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.
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Willie Nelson
American Musician
All my kids were raised on computers: They were home-schooled on the Internet, so they're pretty good at that stuff. And I'm proud of them, but I don't really keep up with it.
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Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
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Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
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Langston Hughes
American Poet
One of the great needs of Negro children is to have books about themselves and their lives that can help them be proud.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
If there is only one thing in my life that I am proud of, it's that I've never been a kept woman.
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Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
I'm extremely proud to have represented my country. It's truly an honour.
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Mary J. Blige
American Musician
For the first time in my life, I'm proud of myself.
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Voltaire
French Writer
We are rarely proud when we are alone.
Quote examples
Michelle Obama
American First Lady
For the first time in my adult lifetime, I am really proud of my country. And not just because Barack has done well, but because I think people are hungry for change. And I have been desperate to see our country moving in that direction.
Quote examples
Willie Nelson
American Musician
All my kids were raised on computers: They were home-schooled on the Internet, so they're pretty good at that stuff. And I'm proud of them, but I don't really keep up with it.
Quote examples
Alex Ferguson
Scottish Coach
If my parents were still alive, they would be very proud. They gave me a good start in life, the values that have driven me, and the confidence to believe in myself.
Quote examples
Ryan Reynolds
Canadian Actor
We might be too proud to admit it as guys, but we still need to learn how to manage responsibility, how to face our challenges.
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
Quote examples
Langston Hughes
American Poet
One of the great needs of Negro children is to have books about themselves and their lives that can help them be proud.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
If there is only one thing in my life that I am proud of, it's that I've never been a kept woman.
Quote examples
Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
I'm extremely proud to have represented my country. It's truly an honour.
Quote examples
Mary J. Blige
American Musician
For the first time in my life, I'm proud of myself.
Quote examples
Voltaire
French Writer
We are rarely proud when we are alone.
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