IELTS Anvil

proud

CEFR: B1

Feeling deep pleasure and satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the accomplishments of family, or national heritage.

Synonyms

gratified
haughty

Common Collocations

proud achievement
proud moment
fiercely proud

Example Sentence

Parents were immensely proud when their daughter was awarded a full doctoral scholarship in astrophysics.

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