transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprau̇d ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English prūd, probably from Old French prod, prud, prou advantageous, just, wise, bold, from Late Latin prode advantage, advantageous, back-formation from Latin prodesse to be advantageous, from pro-, prod- for, in favor + esse to be — more at pro- , is
Date: before 12th century
1. : feeling or showing pride: as
a. : having or displaying excessive self-esteem
b. : much pleased : exultant
c. : having proper self-respect
2.
a. : marked by stateliness : magnificent
b. : giving reason for pride : glorious
the proud est moment in her life
3. : vigorous , spirited
a proud steed
4. chiefly British : raised above a surrounding area
a proud design on a stamp
• proud·ly adverb
Synonyms:
proud , arrogant , haughty , lordly , insolent , overbearing , supercilious , disdainful mean showing scorn for inferiors. proud may suggest an assumed superiority or loftiness
too proud to take charity
arrogant implies a claiming for oneself of more consideration or importance than is warranted
a conceited and arrogant executive
haughty suggests a consciousness of superior birth or position
a haughty aristocrat
lordly implies pomposity or an arrogant display of power
a lordly condescension
insolent implies contemptuous haughtiness
ignored by an insolent waiter
overbearing suggests a tyrannical manner or an intolerable insolence
an overbearing supervisor
supercilious implies a cool, patronizing haughtiness
an aloof and supercilious manner
disdainful suggests a more active and openly scornful superciliousness
disdainful of their social inferiors