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proud

proud /ˈpraʊd/ adjective
prouder; proudest
proud
/ˈpraʊd/
adjective
prouder; proudest
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROUD
[or more proud; most proud]
: very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc. : feeling pride
often + of
sometimes followed by to + verb
: causing someone to feel very happy and pleased : causing a feeling of pride
disapproving : having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than others : having or showing too much pride
: not wanting to lose the respect of other people : not willing to accept help from other people
: excellent or impressive
literary, of an animal : having a lot of strength and spirit

do (someone) proud

(informal)
: to give someone a reason to feel proud

— proudly

adverb