1. feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one’s own achievements, qualities, or possessions
2. feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of someone else’s achievements
3. having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s importance

Examples

• She was proud of her academic achievements.
• The parents were proud of their son’s graduation.
• He’s too proud to ask for help.
• The proud king refused to bow to anyone.
• She walked with a proud bearing despite her difficulties.
• I’m proud to be an American citizen.
• The team was proud of their victory.