proud
adjective
ˈprau̇d 
1
: feeling or showing pride: such as
a
: having or displaying excessive self-esteem
b
: much pleased : exultant
c
: having proper self-respect
2
a
: marked by stateliness : magnificent
b
: giving reason for pride : glorious
the proudest moment in her life
3
: vigorous, spirited
a proud steed
4
chiefly British : raised above a surrounding area
a proud design on a stamp
proudly adverb
Synonyms
- disdainful
- haughty
- highfalutin
- hifalutin
- lofty
- lordly
- prideful
- superior
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
They are the proud parents of a hero. I was proud that I never gave in. She's the proud owner of a new car. Her proudest accomplishment was to finish school. He has a proud manner. a proud and opinionated person She's too proud to accept their charity. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Price is clearly proud of how the organization has grown. 
AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Yet Milkovisch himself seemed a bit bewildered—and proud—of the attention. Biju Sukumaran, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 Kohring was proud of his reputation as a small-government, low-tax conservative who Mat-Su voters elected seven times to the Alaska House. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 So proud of our team to be able to come here – with our fans . Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Marist coach Ron Dawczak is proud of Lofgren for sticking with it. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Price is clearly proud of how the organization has grown. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Extremely proud of our @CBP employees for keeping our communities safe. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Rachel Bilson isn’t proud of how romance rumors linking her to Chace Crawford got quashed more than a decade ago. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Yet Milkovisch himself seemed a bit bewildered—and proud—of the attention. Biju Sukumaran, Chron, 7 Sep. 2022 Kohring was proud of his reputation as a small-government, low-tax conservative who Mat-Su voters elected seven times to the Alaska House. Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2022 So proud of our team to be able to come here – with our fans . Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 4 Sep. 2022 Marist coach Ron Dawczak is proud of Lofgren for sticking with it. Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 Price is clearly proud of how the organization has grown. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Extremely proud of our @CBP employees for keeping our communities safe. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 Rachel Bilson isn’t proud of how romance rumors linking her to Chace Crawford got quashed more than a decade ago. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English prūd, probably from Old French prod, prud, prou advantageous, just, wise, bold, from Late Latin prode advantage, advantageous, back-formation from Latin prodesse to be advantageous, from pro-, prod- for, in favor + esse to be — more at pro-, is
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing proud
Kids Definition
proud
adjective
ˈprau̇d
prouder; proudest
1
: having great self-respect or dignity
He is too proud to beg.
2
: having a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction especially with a person's own achievements or with someone else's achievements : very pleased
They were proud of their clever child.
3
: having or showing a feeling of being better than others : haughty
proud
adjective
1
as in arrogant
having or displaying feelings of scorn for what is regarded as beneath oneself the unemployed woman was too proud to take a job as a maid Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- arrogant
- prideful
- disdainful
- haughty
- superior
- smug
- confident
- cavalier
- selfish
- important
- domineering
- conceited
- dominating
- boastful
- lofty
- vainglorious
- lordly
- highfalutin
- snobbish
- complacent
- uppity
- supercilious
- hifalutin
- pretentious
- vain
- swaggering
- patronizing
- condescending
- sniffy
- egotistic
- cocky
- sure
- self-satisfied
- impudent
- pompous
- egotistical
- cheeky
- presumptuous
- overbearing
- overconfident
- self-conceited
- bombastic
- egoistic
- audacious
- self-contented
- saucy
- bold
- self-assertive
- stuck-up
- masterful
- brassy
- self-important
- forward
- self-assured
- bloated
- bossy
- self-confident
- presuming
- overweening
- brash
- cocksure
- egocentric
- peremptory
- presuming
- imperious
- impertinent
- self-glorifying
- high-sounding
- self-centered
- high-handed
- magisterial
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- modest
- lowly
- timid
- meek
- bashful
- shy
- unassuming
- unpretentious
- homely
- unpretending
- retiring
- demure
- diffident
- compliant
- submissive
- apologetic
- deferential
- resigned
- ingratiating
- acquiescent
- quiet
- passive
- subdued
- unassertive
- shrinking
- yielding
- reserved
- unobtrusive
- cringing
- self-doubting
- cowering
2
as in smug
having too high an opinion of oneself a proud cheerleader who thought she should be treated like royalty Synonyms & Similar Words
- smug
- important
- arrogant
- vain
- confident
- assured
- prideful
- conceited
- domineering
- vainglorious
- selfish
- boastful
- complacent
- bigheaded
- bragging
- biggety
- pompous
- egotistic
- self-satisfied
- swellheaded
- egotistical
- braggy
- self-conceited
- egoistic
- masterful
- superior
- stuck-up
- haughty
- braggart
- biggity
- cocky
- egoistical
- self-important
- disdainful
- snobbish
- consequential
- swaggering
- bumptious
- bombastic
- overweening
- snobby
- uppity
- supercilious
- cavalier
- snooty
- presuming
- blusterous
- pretentious
- self-opinionated
- uppish
- toplofty
- patronizing
- overconfident
- presumptuous
- huffy
- assumptive
- pontifical
- chesty
- fastuous
- blustery
- self-assured
- imperious
- condescending
- self-confident
- high-and-mighty
- self-assertive
- lofty
- lordly
- toploftical
- high-handed
- peremptory
- self-contented
- highfalutin
- self-congratulatory
- self-applauding
- self-affected
- self-gratulatory
- self-adulatory
- holier-than-thou
- hifalutin
- self-asserting
- self-engrossed
- self-promoting
- self-glorifying
- self-centered
- self-dramatizing
- high-hat
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- modest
- timid
- diffident
- meek
- uncomplacent
- egoless
- unassertive
- unassuming
- bashful
- unpretentious
- shy
- sheepish
- self-reproachful
- self-distrustful
- self-reproving
- retiring
- self-critical
- shrinking
- introverted
- self-doubting
- demure
- unarrogant
- overmodest
- mousy
- mousey
- down-to-earth
3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception the old neighborhood was known for its stately trees and proud Victorian houses Synonyms & Similar Words
- magnificent
- glorious
- epic
- majestic
- impressive
- imposing
- wonderful
- monumental
- grand
- royal
- massive
- regal
- heroic
- splendid
- imperial
- noble
- gallant
- remarkable
- tremendous
- formidable
- awesome
- colossal
- heroical
- luxurious
- grandiose
- august
- marvelous
- gorgeous
- terrific
- baronial
- superb
- lavish
- operatic
- extraordinary
- marvellous
- magnific
- stupendous
- stately
- monstrous
- extravagant
- sublime
- wondrous
- prodigious
- awful
- cosmic
- inflated
- striking
- Homeric
- redoubtable
- pompous
- resplendent
- heavenly
- sumptuous
- overblown
- apocalyptic
- princely
- cosmical
- prepossessing
- divine
- kingly
- lordly
- queenly
- opulent
- splendiferous
- sensational
- killer
- celestial
- palatial
- apocalyptical
- palatine
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- humble
- modest
- unimpressive
- unheroic
- lowly
- unimposing
- unprepossessing
- ordinary
- common
- average
- mediocre
- mean
- insignificant
- abject
- sordid
- shabby
- trivial
- puny
- petty
- meretricious
- paltry
- trifling
- second-rate
- run-of-the-mill
- measly
4
as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph in his acceptance letter he assured his soon-to-be boss that he was proud to be joining such a fine company Synonyms & Similar Words
- triumphant
- ecstatic
- arrogant
- jubilant
- rejoicing
- exultant
- elated
- exulting
- glorying
- victorious
- crowing
- prideful
- boastful
- euphoric
- cock-a-hoop
- crank
- cocky
- winning
- conquering
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- defeated
- dejected
- depressed
- crestfallen
- downcast
- dispirited
- disconsolate
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of proud are arrogant, disdainful, haughty, insolent, lordly, overbearing, and supercilious. While all these words mean "showing scorn for inferiors," proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness.
too proud to take charity
The meanings of arrogant and proud largely overlap; however, arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted.
a conceited and arrogant executive
The words disdainful and proud are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, disdainful suggests a more active and openly scornful superciliousness.
disdainful of their social inferiors
While the synonyms haughty and proud are close in meaning, haughty suggests a consciousness of superior birth or position.
a haughty aristocrat
In some situations, the words insolent and proud are roughly equivalent. However, insolent implies contemptuous haughtiness.
ignored by an insolent waiter
Although the words lordly and proud have much in common, lordly implies pomposity or an arrogant display of power.
a lordly condescension
The synonyms overbearing and proud are sometimes interchangeable, but overbearing suggests a tyrannical manner or an intolerable insolence.
an overbearing supervisor
The words supercilious and proud can be used in similar contexts, but supercilious implies a cool, patronizing haughtiness.
an aloof and supercilious manner
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