Definition
proud: honored, content, satisfied, pleased
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
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)
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm very proud of my little brother.
US: This new tricycle is my pride and joy.
- "It's a question of male pride."
- "I've never felt so proud to be your father!"
- "Edward Kimberly, and I'm not mentally ill, but proud and lucky."
- "We are proud to announce sweeping reforms at Warbuckle's department stores in the interest of philanthropy."
- "After years of research, I'm proud to introduce you all to my newest employee, THX-1134, the ultimate salesperson!"
- "Krazy Gidyon : Sheeba... she is the pride of Lebanon."
- "Bruno : I just wanted you to be proud of me, Papi... (starts crying)"
- "I am proud of my Chinese son."
- "You should all be very proud of your colleague, who is brave, kind and spiritually curious."
- "Due to popular demand, as well as the concerning rise of obesity in our office, I'm proud to officially open the “Xavier Delavigne Memorial Sport and Fitness center for exercise”."
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