proud of

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Adjective proud of has 1 sense

pleased, proud of - feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth; "proud of their child"
Antonym: humble (indirect, via proud)

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Term: proud of

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Usage:

- I feel proud of my academic accomplishments.

- She was proud of her children's success.

- We should be proud of our heritage.

Sense 2: Showing or expressing an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance; arrogant.

Usage:

- He always walks with a proud swagger.

- The CEO had a proud demeanor during the press conference.

Sense 3: Being or having pride in one's local or cultural identity.

Usage:

- She is proud of her Irish heritage.

- The community came together to celebrate their proud traditions.

Sample Sentences:

- I am proud of my sister's accomplishments.

- The team was proud of their victory.

- She felt proud of herself for completing the marathon.

- He was too proud of his abilities to ask for help.

- The proud peacock strutted around the farm.

- The proud lion stood tall and confident.

- The tribe was proud of their rich cultural heritage.

- Our town is proud of its historic architecture.