Emotions / A2

PROWD/praʊd/

When a result makes you stand a little taller, you feel proud. Proud of her exam results, proud to represent the school. Pride is the noun. Arrogant is proud in a bad, superior way. Glad is a lighter, everyday happiness without the achievement flavour.

Meaning

Pleased because of something you or someone close to you has done.

Examples

• “Her parents are proud of her.”
• “He was proud of the meal he had cooked.”
• “We are proud to welcome you here.”

Good to know

proud of + person/thing. proud to + verb. Noun: pride. Negative: arrogant.

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