Proud

Pronunciation: /praʊd/

Definitions of proud

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'proud' describes a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure in one's achievements, qualities, or possessions.

Example Sentences

A1 I am proud of my little sister for learning how to ride a bike.

A2 She felt proud when she received a certificate for completing the course.

B1 The team was proud of their hard work and dedication that led to their success.

B2 I am proud of my accomplishments and the obstacles I have overcome.

C1 She is proud of her heritage and the traditions passed down through generations.

C2 He is proud of his achievements and the impact he has made in his field.

Examples of proud in a Sentence

formal I am proud to announce that our company has achieved record-breaking sales this quarter.

informal I'm so proud of my daughter for getting into her dream college!

slang I'm low-key proud of myself for acing that test without studying.

figurative She wore her achievements like a crown, proud and unapologetic.

Grammatical Forms of proud

• past tense: prided
• plural: proud
• comparative: prouder
• superlative: proudest
• present tense: proud
• future tense: will be proud
• perfect tense: have been proud
• continuous tense: being proud
• singular: proud
• positive degree: proud
• infinitive: to be proud
• gerund: being proud
• participle: proud

Origin and Evolution of proud

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'proud' originated from the Old French word 'prud', which comes from the Latin word 'prode', meaning advantageous or useful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'proud' has evolved to encompass not just a sense of satisfaction or pleasure in one's achievements, but also a feeling of superiority or arrogance.