■ adjective
1》 feeling pride or satisfaction in one's own or another's achievements.
↘ literary imposing; splendid.
2》 having or showing a high opinion of oneself.
↘conscious of one's own dignity.
3》 slightly projecting from a surface.
↘(of flesh) overgrown round a healing wound.
Phrases
do someone ~ informal act in a way that gives someone cause to feel pleased or satisfied.
↘treat or entertain someone very well.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
OE prūt , prūd , from OFr. prud 'valiant', based on L. prodesse 'be of value'.