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10 Language-to-English DictionariesProud
/praʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
"She was deeply proud of her daughter's academic achievements." - 2
Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's own importance.
"His proud and stubborn nature prevented him from asking for help."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English 'prūd', which was borrowed from Old French 'proud' or directly from Late Latin 'prodium', ultimately stemming from the Latin root 'prodesse' meaning 'to be of advantage'. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from a negative connotation of arrogance or haughtiness to a positive emotional state of self-respect, satisfaction, and high esteem.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Proud" is said worldwide
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fier
Transliteration: fjɛʁ
"Il est fier de son travail."
stolz
Transliteration: ʃtɔlt͡s
"Sie ist stolz auf ihren Erfolg."
orgoglioso
Transliteration: orɡoʎˈʎozo
"Sono orgoglioso di te."
orgulloso
Transliteration: oɾɣuˈʎoso
"Estamos orgullosos de nuestro equipo."
orgulhoso
Transliteration: oɾɡuˈʎozu
"Ele está orgulhoso do filho."
गर्वित
Transliteration: garvit
"मुझे अपने देश पर गर्व है।"
骄傲
Transliteration: jiāo ào
"父母为他感到骄傲。"
자랑스러운
Transliteration: jarangseureoun
"우리는 그 결과를 자랑스럽게 생각합니다."
誇らしい
Transliteration: hokarashii
"私は家族を誇りに思う。"
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