Proud

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of achievements or qualities.

Example Sentences

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

She felt proud of her son's accomplishments.

Example Expressions

proud as a peacock

Synonyms

pleased, satisfied, delighted, honored

Entry 1

pleased, satisfied, delighted, honored

Entry 2

pleased, honored, satisfied, delighted

Antonyms

ashamed, humble, modest, embarrassed

Entry 1

ashamed, humble, modest, embarrassed

Entry 2

ashamed, humble

Collocations

proud moment, proud parent, proud achievement, proud of, feel proud

Entry 1

proud moment, proud parent, proud achievement

Entry 2

proud of, feel proud, proud moment, proud parent