Proud meaning in English

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Definition

proud: honored, content, satisfied, pleased adjective
I'm proud to announce the opening of our new Delavigne boutique.
I'm proud of the local soccer team. They don't win very often, but they always try very hard.
pride: satisfaction, self-respect, achievement noun
Gay Pride An annual parade and event promoting gay rights
He is the pride of Canada. He is a very celebrated national figure in Canada; Canadians feel proud of him.
(the city's) proud (history): (the city's) illustrious, great, grand, glorious (history) adjective

UK: I'm very proud of my little brother.
US: This new tricycle is my pride and joy.

Examples

  • "I would be proud to be part of a company with Delavigne's reputation."
  • "We're quite proud of that."
  • "You should all be very proud of your colleague, who is brave, kind and spiritually curious."
  • "A giant statue: tall and proud, with hard buttocks and soft eyes, made from bronze or silver or gold!"
  • "A ballad that inspires company pride and joy."
  • "It was a source of macho pride that was a testament to how hard traders worked."
  • "After years of research, I'm proud to introduce you all to my newest employee, THX-1134, the ultimate salesperson!"
  • "I'm very proud of you."
  • "Krazy Gidyon : Sheeba... she is the pride of Lebanon."
  • "We are proud to announce sweeping reforms here at Warbuckle's department stores."
  • "The dinner party is a proud US tradition, but can be a minefield for the newcomer to the USA."
  • "And most importantly, Delavigne is a company I know well, and would be proud to work for."
  • "We are proud to announce sweeping reforms at Warbuckle's department stores in the interest of philanthropy."
  • "You and I both know just how proud the Delavigne employees are of their company's products."
  • "I am proud of you!"
  • "Icarus : Oh yes of course, I am very proud!"
  • "If Greek tragedy has taught us anything (apart from the fact that we shouldn't sleep with our mothers), it is that too much pride, or hubris, brings nothing but trouble."
  • "Pushing your way up the chain of command is a proud American tradition."
  • "Now, almost 50 years later, with the help of Mrs. Tabitha Cashman and Horatio Oléré, I am proud to open our new offices in San Francisco."
  • "I'm so proud of his transformation."

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