adv
proudly
PROWD-lee
adv
1
In a manner showing pride or satisfaction.
"She proudly displayed her trophy on the shelf."
"He proudly announced the birth of his daughter."
How to Use Proudly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a way that shows you feel good satisfaction about it.
Word Forms
proudlier comparative, more proudly comparative, proudliest superlative, most proudly superlative
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Etymology
From Old English prūtlīċe, built from proud plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.