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.

noun

haughtiness , hauteur , insolence , loftiness , lordliness , overbearingness , presumption , pride , pridefulness , superciliousness , superiority