proud

/praʊd/
adjective
  1. Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you have done or something you have a connection with.
    • She was proud of her daughter's achievements in school.
    • They are proud of their family's history.
    • He felt proud after finishing the marathon.
  2. Having too high an opinion of yourself; arrogant.
    • Her proud attitude made it hard for her to make friends.
    • The proud king refused to listen to his advisors.
    • He was too proud to admit he had made a mistake.
  3. Feeling satisfaction and pleasure because of your own or someone else's success, qualities, or possessions.
    • I am proud to call him my friend.
    • They were proud parents at the graduation ceremony.
    • She was proud of her new car.
  4. Having a sense of one's own proper dignity or value.
    • The community is proud of its traditions.
    • He walked with a proud, confident stride.
    • She was too proud to beg for help.
  5. Impressive or majestic; causing a feeling of pride.
    • The proud castle stood on the hilltop.
    • They admired the proud beauty of the mountains.
    • The ship was a proud sight as it sailed into the harbor.