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proud
01
feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.
Examples
She felt proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
He was proud of his son's performance in the school play.
02
having an overly high opinion of oneself, often accompanied by a sense of arrogance
Examples
His proud demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him.
She often boasted about her accomplishments, displaying her proud attitude.
03
evoking a strong feeling of satisfaction and honor
Examples
The proud parents watched their child perform on stage for the first time.
It was a proud achievement to complete the marathon after months of training.
04
raised or sticking out above a surface
Examples
The nail was proud and needed to be hammered in.
The pages of the book were proud from wear.
05
impressive in quality or achievement
Examples
The team has a proud history of winning championships.
They displayed their proud collection of vintage cars at the exhibition.
Lexical Tree
overproud
proudly
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