proud (Meaning)
proud (a)
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
proud (s)
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
Synonyms & Antonyms of proud
Synonyms:
- saucy
- presumptuous
- pretentious
- overconfident
- sniffy
- overweening
- bold
- brassy
- egocentric
- self-confident
- egotistic
- impertinent
- self-important
- self-assured
- impudent
- swaggering
- peremptory
- self-conceited
- audacious
- pompous
- stuck-up
- bossy
- bombastic
- masterful
- self-assertive
- cheeky
- overbearing
- cocky
- cocksure
- egoistic
- self-contented
- sure
- imperious
- bloated
- self-satisfied
- vain
- forward
- patronizing
- condescending
- brash
- high-sounding
Antonyms:
proud Sentence Examples
- Standing tall and proud, the majestic oak tree symbolized strength and resilience.
- The parents beamed with pride as their child received an award for academic excellence.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, she felt proud of her accomplishments and perseverance.
- The community felt proud of their town's rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
- With a proud smile, he watched his team celebrate their hard-earned victory on the field.
- She wore her grandmother's vintage necklace with pride, cherishing the family heirloom.
- As an artist, he felt a sense of pride in seeing his work displayed in a prestigious gallery.
- The nation stood united, proud of its diversity and commitment to equality.
- His proud demeanor betrayed his confidence and self-assurance in the face of adversity.
- With a proud flourish, she unveiled her latest masterpiece, a culmination of years of dedication and skill.
FAQs About the word proud
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride, having or displaying great dignity or nobility
smug, disdainful, prideful, superior,arrogant, cavalier, haughty,confident, boastful, conceited
modest, modest, meek, humble, timid,humble, meek, lowly, timid, lowly
Standing tall and proud, the majestic oak tree symbolized strength and resilience.
The parents beamed with pride as their child received an award for academic excellence.
Despite facing numerous challenges, she felt proud of her accomplishments and perseverance.
The community felt proud of their town's rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
