proud
Translation
proud, satisfied, arrogant
Examples
I am proud of my son.
I am proud of my son.
She has a proud and noble spirit.
She has a proud and noble spirit.
He was too proud to admit his mistake.
He was too proud to admit his mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((of sb./sth.)) to feel pleasure and satisfaction because of (sb./sth.) I am proud of my son.
((to-inf)) to feel pleased to do (sth.) She was proud to be part of the team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pleased, satisfied, dignified; Antonyms: humble, ashamed
Etymology
From Old French 'prud' (brave, valiant), from Late Latin 'prode' (advantageous).
Memory Tips
Picture a peacock puffing out its chest, looking 'proud'.