proud

Main Entry:: proud
Pronunciation:: \ˈprau̇d\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English prūd, probably from Old French prod, prud, prou advantageous, just, wise, bold, from Late Latin prode advantage, advantageous, back-formation from Latin prodesse to be advantageous, from pro-, prod- for, in favor + esse to be — more at pro-, is
Date:: before 12th century

1: feeling or showing pride: as a: having or displaying excessive self-esteem b: much pleased : exultant c: having proper self-respect 2 a: marked by stateliness : magnificent b: giving reason for pride : glorious <the proudest moment in her life>3: vigorous , spirited <a proud steed>4chiefly British : raised above a surrounding area <a proud design on a stamp>

— proud·ly adverb

synonyms proud , arrogant , haughty , lordly , insolent , overbearing , supercilious , disdainful mean showing scorn for inferiors. proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness <too proud to take charity>. arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted <a conceited and arrogant executive>. haughty suggests a consciousness of superior birth or position <a haughty aristocrat>. lordly implies pomposity or an arrogant display of power <a lordly condescension>. insolent implies contemptuous haughtiness <ignored by an insolent waiter>. overbearing suggests a tyrannical manner or an intolerable insolence <an overbearing supervisor>. supercilious implies a cool, patronizing haughtiness <an aloof and supercilious manner>. disdainful suggests a more active and openly scornful superciliousness <disdainful of their social inferiors>.

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