feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often fol. by of, an infinitive, or a clause).

having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.

having or showing self-respect or self-esteem.

highly gratifying to the feelings or self-esteem

It was a proud day for him when his son entered college.

highly honorable or creditable

a proud achievement.

stately, majestic, or magnificent

proud cities.

of lofty dignity or distinction

a proud name; proud nobles.

Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. pleased; happy

I'm proud to meet you.

full of vigor and spirit

a proud young stallion.

Obsolete . brave. ?

do one proud

to be a source of pride or credit to a person

His conduct in such a difficult situation did him proud.

to treat someone or oneself generously or lavishly

You really did us proud with this supper.

adjective

sad , sorry , humble , meek , modest

adjective

appreciative , august , content , contented , dignified , eminent , fiery , fine , glad , glorious , gorgeous , grand , gratified , gratifying , great , great-hearted , honored , illustrious , imposing , impressive , magnificent , majestic , memorable , noble , red-letter * , rewarding , satisfied , satisfying , self-respecting , spirited , splendid , stately , sublime , superb , valiant , vigorous , well-pleased , bloated , boastful , cavalier , cocky * , conceited , contemptuous , cool * , disdainful , dismissive , domineering , egotistic , egotistical , haughty , high-and-mighty * , high-handed * , huffy * , imperious , insolent , lofty , narcissistic , ostentatious , overbearing , pompous , presumptuous , pretentious , puffed up , scornful , self-satisfied , sniffy , snobbish , snooty * , stuck-up * , supercilious , superior , vain , vainglorious , prideful , high-and-mighty , lordly , overweening , brilliant , resplendent , splendorous , aloof , arrogant , bombastic , contumelious , egocentric , elated , exultant , grandiose , honorable , hubristic , inflated , magisterial , snooty