Meaning & use
proud
Feeling deep satisfaction from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or those of someone close to you.
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Her parents were proud when she graduated at the top of her class.
He felt proud of the garden he had built from scratch.
A note on using this word
Proud can also carry a negative sense meaning arrogant or haughty, as in too proud to ask for help.
Words with a similar meaning
pleasedgratified
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