proud
adjective /praʊd/
/praʊd/
(comparative prouder, superlative proudest)
Idioms - feeling pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with
- proud parents
- the proud owner of a new car
- The girls have made me extremely proud.
- proud of somebody/something/yourself Your achievements are something to be proud of.
- Barry was proud of the fact that he had never missed a day's work in his life.
- proud of somebody/something/yourself for doing something He was proud of himself for not giving up.
- proud to be/do something I feel very proud to be a part of the team.
- I'm proud to say it's now been 17 days since I last smoked.
- We are proud to present this award to you.
- proud (that)… She was proud that her daughter had so much talent.
Synonyms gladglad- happy
- pleased
- delighted
- proud
- relieved
- thrilled
- glad [not usually before noun] happy about something or grateful for it:
- He was glad he’d come.
- She was glad when the meeting was over.
- happy pleased about something nice that you have to do or something that has happened to somebody:
- We are happy to announce the engagement of our daughter.
- pleased [not before noun] happy about something that has happened or something that you have to do:
- She was very pleased with her exam results.
- You’re coming? I’m so pleased.
- delighted very pleased about something; very happy to do something; showing your delight:
- I’m delighted at your news.
- proud pleased and satisfied about something that you own or have done, or are connected with:
- proud parents
- He was proud of himself for not giving up.
- relieved feeling happy because something unpleasant has stopped or has not happened; showing this:
- You’ll be relieved to know your jobs are safe.
- thrilled [not before noun] (rather informal) extremely pleased and excited about something:
- I was thrilled to be invited.
- glad/happy/pleased/delighted/relieved/thrilled about something
- pleased/delighted/relieved/thrilled at something
- glad/happy/pleased/delighted/thrilled for somebody
- glad/happy/pleased/delighted/proud/relieved/thrilled that…/to see/hear/find/know…
- very glad/happy/pleased/proud/relieved
- absolutely delighted/thrilled
Extra ExamplesTopics Personal qualitiesb1, Feelingsb1- He seemed almost proud of his practical incompetence.
- He was not vain, but he was quietly proud of his achievements.
- He was tremendously proud of himself.
- Londoners have long been perversely proud of a health service that does not serve them well.
- She was fiercely proud of family traditions and continuity.
- We are all really proud of you!
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- of
- have every reason to be proud
- have every right to be proud
- [only before noun] causing somebody to feel proud
- This is the proudest moment of my life.
- It was a proud day in the nation’s history
- The car had been his proudest possession.
- (disapproving) feeling that you are better and more important than other people synonym arrogant
- She comes across as proud and arrogant.
- He was too proud now to be seen with his former friends.
- having respect for yourself and not wanting to lose the respect of others
- They were a proud and independent people.
- Don't be too proud to ask for help.
- What has become of this once proud nation?
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- of
- have every reason to be proud
- have every right to be proud
- (literary) beautiful, tall and impressive
- The sunflowers stretched tall and proud to the sun.
pleased
feeling too important
having self-respect
beautiful/tall
Word Originlate Old English prūt, prūd ‘having a high opinion of one's own worth’, from Old French prud ‘valiant’, based on Latin prodesse ‘be of value’.
Idioms
(as) proud/pleased as Punch
- very proud/pleased
- Now he's passed his driving test, he's as proud as Punch.
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- (as) deaf as a post
- (as) dull as ditchwater
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- as flat as a pancake
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- (as) mad as a hatter/a March hare
- (as) miserable/ugly as sin
- as old as the hills
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- as pretty as a picture
- (as) regular as clockwork
- (as) quick as a flash
- (as) safe as houses
- (as) sound as a bell
- (as) steady as a rock
- (as) thick as two short planks
- (as) tough as old boots