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Definitions for Proud

[1] feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed 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] Obsolete . brave.
[11] do one proud , to be a source of pride or credit to a person: His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud. to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly: You really did us proud with this supper.
[12] (foll by of, an infinitive, or a clause ) pleased or satisfied, as with oneself, one's possessions, achievements, etc, or with another person, his or her achievements, qualities, etc
[13] feeling honoured or gratified by or as if by some distinction
[14] having an inordinately high opinion of oneself; arrogant or haughty
[15] characterized by or proceeding from a sense of pride a proud moment
[16] having a proper sense of self-respect
[17] stately or distinguished
[18] bold or fearless
[19] (of a surface, edge, etc) projecting or protruding from the surrounding area
[20] (of animals) restive or excited, esp sexually; on heat
[21] do someone proud to entertain someone on a grand scale they did us proud at the hotel to honour or distinguish a person his honesty did him proud

Words related to Proud

noble, great, honored, illustrious, satisfied, appreciative, glad, cocky, dismissive, august, content, contented, dignified, eminent, fiery, fine, glorious, gorgeous, grand, gratifying

Words nearby Proud

protuberate, proturan, protyle, protégé, protégée, proud, proud as a peacock, proud flesh, proudful, proudhearted, proudhon

Origin of Proud

before 1000; Middle English; late Old English prūd, prūt arrogant (cognate with Old Norse prūthr stately, fine), apparently < Vulgar Latin; compare Old French prud, prod gallant, Late Latin prōde useful, Latin prōdesse to be of worth

Other words from Proud

proud·ly , adverb
proud·ness , noun
qua·si-proud , adjective
qua·si-proud·ly , adverb
un·proud , adjective
un·proud·ly , adverb

Word origin for Proud

Late Old English prūd, from Old French prud, prod brave, from Late Latin prōde useful, from Latin prōdesse to be of value, from prōd-, variant of prō- for + esse to be

Synonyms for Proud

appreciative, glad, great, honored, illustrious, noble, satisfied, august, content, contented, dignified, eminent, fiery, fine, glorious, gorgeous, grand, gratified, gratifying, great-hearted, imposing, impressive, magnificent, majestic, memorable, red-letter, rewarding, satisfying, self-respecting, spirited, splendid, stately, sublime, superb, valiant, vigorous, well-pleased