feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
"proud parents"
"a proud moment"
"proud to serve his country"
"a proud name"
"proud princes"
Feeling honoured (by something); feeling happy or satisfied about an event or fact; gratified.
"The coach felt proud to see his former team win the championship after years of hard work."
In plain English: Proud means feeling happy and satisfied because you did something well or love someone very much.
"She was proud of her son for winning the award."
Usage: Use "proud" to describe the feeling of honor or satisfaction you experience when someone achieves something good or when you possess a valuable quality. It expresses a positive sense of self-worth derived from success, accomplishment, or admirable traits rather than arrogance.
A surname.
"The Proud family has owned that farm for five generations."
The word "proud" likely originated from a Germanic root meaning "brave" or "gallant," though it entered English with the specific sense of arrogance found in Old English texts. While its ultimate ancestor traces back to Latin for being useful, scholars believe the term may be older and native to the language rather than borrowed directly.