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proud
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- pronunciation:
- praUd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
feeling pleased, satisfied, and worthy because of something one owns or has done.
He is proud of his new car.I am proud of my good grades.
- antonyms:
- ashamed, embarrassed
- similar words:
- content, contented, happy, pleased, satisfied
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| definition 2: |
having respect for one's own independence and worth.
The proud old man did not like to accept help from anyone.- synonyms:
- independent, self-respecting
- similar words:
- dignified, self-sufficient
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| definition 3: |
having too high an opinion of one's self.
The proud millionaire refused to ride the bus.- synonyms:
- cocky, complacent, conceited, pompous, smug, vain
- antonyms:
- humble, modest
- similar words:
- arrogant, haughty, lofty
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| related words: |
conceited, pompous, vain |
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| derivations: |
proudly (adv.), proudness (n.) |
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