Synonyms for proud
praʊdproud

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1. proudadjective

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

2. proudadjective

   I am proud of Sivu's schoolwork.

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

3. proudadjective

   I was too proud to apologise.

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

4. proudadjective

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

5. proudadjective

   It was a proud day when we finally won the championship.

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

6. proudadjective

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

7. proudadjective

   After it had healed, the scar tissue stood proud of his flesh.

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

8. proudadjective

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

9. proudadjective

   Antonyms:
   ashamed

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.5 / 6 votes

1. proud

   Deep, while an antonym of high in usage, may apply to the very same distance simply measured in an opposite direction, high applying to vertical distance measured from below upward, and deep to vertical distance measured from above downward; as, a deep valley nestling between high mountains. High is a relative term signifying greatly raised above any object, base, or surface, in comparison with what is usual, or with some standard; a table is high if it exceeds thirty inches; a hill is not high at a hundred feet. That is tall whose height is greatly in excess of its breadth or diameter, and whose actual height is great for an object of its kind; as, a tall tree; a tall man; tall grass. That is lofty which is imposing or majestic in height; we term a spire tall with reference to its altitude, or lofty with reference to its majestic appearance. That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory. In the figurative sense, elevated is less than eminent, and this less than exalted; we speak of high, lofty, or elevated thoughts, aims, etc., in the good sense, but sometimes of high feelings, looks, words, etc., in the invidious sense of haughty or arrogant. A high ambition may be merely selfish; a lofty ambition is worthy and noble. Towering, in the literal sense compares with lofty and majestic; but in the figurative sense, its use is almost always invidious; as, a towering passion; a towering ambition disregards and crushes all opposing considerations, however rational, lovely, or holy. Compare STEEP.

   Synonyms:
   elevated, eminent, exalted, high, lofty, noble, steep, tall, towering, uplifted

   Antonyms:
   base, deep, degraded, depressed, dwarfed, inferior, low, mean, short, stunted

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.5 / 6 votes

1. proud

   Synonyms:
   arrogant, haughty, imperious, supercilious, presumptuous, boastful, vain glorious, vain, ostentatious, elated, self-satisfied, lofty, imposing, magnificent, self-conscious

   Antonyms:
   deferential, humble, affable, unpresuming, meek, lowly, ashamed, unimposing, mean

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:4.5 / 6 votes

1. proudadjective

   feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

   "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"

   Synonyms:
   gallant, majestic, lofty

   Antonyms:
   low, humbled, mild, humble, humiliated, unimpressive, crushed, meek, broken, modest

2. gallant, lofty, majestic, proudadjective

   having or displaying great dignity or nobility

   "a gallant pageant"; "lofty ships"; "majestic cities"; "proud alpine peaks"

   Synonyms:
   noble-minded, sublime, rarified, high-minded, knightly, eminent, majestic, lofty, rarefied, regal, dashing, chivalrous, elevated, idealistic, gallant, soaring, towering, grand, high-flown, olympian, purple, royal, imperial, exalted

   Antonyms:
   humbled, meek, broken, unimpressive, crushed, mild, humble, humiliated, modest, low

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1. proudadjective

   Synonyms:
   conceited, over-weening, egotistical, assuming

2. proudadjective

   Synonyms:
   arrogant, haughty, supercilious, presumptuous, lordly, lofty, vain-glorious, high-spirited, high-strung

3. proudadjective

   Synonyms:
   grand, stately, noble

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. proudadjective

   Synonyms:
   arrogant, vain, haughty, overbearing, supercilious, cavalier, overweening, disdainful, imperious, lordly, magisterial, contumelious

   Antonyms:
   meek, humble

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1. List of paraphrases for "proud":

   pride, fier, pleased, prideful, rely, proudly, glorious

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1. Jessica Alba:

   You can be a great person at work, but you're only bringing half of yourself there if you're not also thriving in The Honest Life, and so there's an emphasis around that, knowing that your personal life is just as important as your professional life, and I'm really proud of that.

2. Joan Walsh:

   So it’s true: after 12 years on MSNBC, six on contract, I learned Friday night they are not renewing, i’ve given my heart and soul to the network, from the George W. Bush years through today. I’m proud of the work I did.

3. Lori Jo Hoekstra:

   He was most proud of his comedy. He never wanted the diagnosis to affect the way the audience or any of his loved ones saw him, norm Macdonald was Norm Macdonald. Norm Macdonald once wrote that' a joke should catch someone by surprise, it should never pander.' Norm Macdonald certainly never pandered. Norm Macdonald will be missed terribly.

4. Frank Biden:

   I don’t deny that Joe Biden is my brother. I’m proud of him, but do I engage in any way in quid pro quo on any level? Absolutely not.

5. John Lynch of New Jersey:

   I just want to make him proud, knowing that we can help families stay in touch during this time is a wonderful feeling.