adj
proud
PROWD
adj
1
Feeling pleased and satisfied about something one has done or achieved.
"She was proud of finishing the marathon."
"Her parents were proud when she graduated."
2
Having an excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogant.
"He was too proud to admit he was wrong."
How to Use Proud
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFeeling good satisfaction about an achievement, or (less positively) thinking too highly of yourself.
Common pairings
proud of
make someone proud
proud moment
Word Forms
prouder comparative, more proud comparative, Prouds plural, proudest superlative, most proud superlative
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Etymology
From Old English prūd, likely from Old French prod, prud ("brave, worthy"), from Late Latin prōde, "useful" — ultimately tied to the same root as "pride."