proud

/pɹaʊd/adjective

Feeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.

Example sentences

“Her parents were proud of her for finishing the marathon.”
“I'm so proud of how hard you worked this year.”

Takes 'of', never 'for': proud of her work. The word can also turn negative: too proud to ask for help.

Synonyms for proud

pleased
satisfied
gratified
delighted

Antonyms

ashamed

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

haughtyBehaving as if you are better or more important than other people; proud and scornful.humbleNot boastful; having a modest opinion of your own importance.lonelySad because you are cut off from other people.jealousFeeling bitter or resentful because someone else has something you want, such as success or possessions.gratefulFeeling or showing thanks for something someone has done for you.nervousWorried and easily upset; feeling tense or on edge.