proud

B1
Pronunciation
/pɹaʊd/
Adjective
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.

Example Sentences
  • I am proud of Sivu’s schoolwork.
2 Definition

Possessed of a due sense of what one deserves or is worth.

Example Sentences
  • I was too proud to apologise.
3 Definition

Having too high an opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious.

4 Definition

Generating a sense of pride; being a cause for pride.

Example Sentences
  • It was a proud day when we finally won the championship.
5 Definition

(Of things) standing upwards as in the manner of a proud person; stately or majestic.

6 Definition

Standing out or raised; swollen.

Example Sentences
  • After it had healed, the scar tissue stood proud of his flesh.
7 Definition

Brave, valiant; gallant.

8 Definition

Excited by sexual desire; specifically of a female animal: in heat.