proudness

proud

P p

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of proudness word

adjective proudness feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause). 2
adjective proudness having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority. 2
adjective proudness having or showing self-respect or self-esteem. 2
adjective proudness highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem: It was a proud day for him when his son entered college. 1
adjective proudness highly honorable or creditable: a proud achievement. 1
adjective proudness stately, majestic, or magnificent: proud cities. 1

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Origin of proudness

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 Proudness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Proudness

proudness 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.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for proudness

noun proudness

conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
high-handedness — condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner.
imperiousness — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
loftiness — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.

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