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proud
Pronunciation: (proud), [key]
—adj., -er, -est,
—adv.
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adj.
1. feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often fol. by
of, an infinitive, or a clause).
2. having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.
3. having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.
4. highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem:
It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.
5. highly honorable or creditable:
a proud achievement.
6. stately, majestic, or magnificent:
proud cities.
7. of lofty dignity or distinction:
a proud name; proud nobles.
8. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S.pleased; happy:
I'm proud to meet you.
9. full of vigor and spirit:
a proud young stallion.
10. Obs.brave.
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adv.
do one proud,
a. to be a source of pride or credit to a person:
His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud.
b. to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly:
You really did us proud with this supper. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
