prouder

proud

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proud]
- /praʊd/
- /praʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proud]
- /praʊd/

Definitions of prouder word

adjective prouder feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause). 1
adjective prouder having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority. 1
adjective prouder having or showing self-respect or self-esteem. 1
adjective prouder highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem: It was a proud day for him when his son entered college. 1
adjective prouder highly honorable or creditable: a proud achievement. 1
adjective prouder stately, majestic, or magnificent: proud cities. 1

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Origin of prouder

First appearance:

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; late Old English prūd, prūt arrogant (cognate with Old Norse prūthr stately, fine), apparently < Vulgar Latin; compare Old French prud, prod gallant, Late Latin prōde useful, Latin prōdesse to be of worth

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Parts of speech for Prouder

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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prouder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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