Proud Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonyms for Proud
Having or showing great pride in oneself and disdain, contempt, or scorn for others; proud; arrogant; supercilious
Having self-respect, having pride or knowledge of one's own worth.
Feeling satisfaction
Magnificent; gorgeous
Having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.; vain and egotistical.
Of or pertaining to an aristocracy; consisting in, or favoring, a government of nobles, or principal men.
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The definition of imperious is someone or something that is domineering and demanding, without any justification or right.
Having or showing dignity or stateliness
Highly pleased; elated.
The definition of disdainful is rejecting something with contempt or because it is beneath you.
Noble; grand
The definition of elated is being extremely happy.
The definition of supercilious is someone who feels or acts like they are better than everyone else.
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Seeming or trying to seem very important; pompous and showy
(Slang) Snobbish and aloof
Having a serious moral purpose; noble:
Not depending on another or others, esp. for financial support
The definition of presumptuous is taking things for granted or being overconfident.
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Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant.
The definition of smug is the showing of extreme satisfaction with oneself.
Lofty; sublime; noble:
Having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance; pompous or officious
Having the property of being a snob; arrogant and pretentious; smugly superior or dismissive of perceived inferiors.
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Distant in sympathy, interest, etc.; reserved and cool
Alternative spelling of stuck up.
Full of contempt; scornful; disdainful
(Obs.) Famous; illustrious
having no false modesty
Having a creditable self-respect
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The definition of pompous is someone who has excessive self-esteem.
The definition of boastful is being a braggart, or having an overinflated sense of pride.
In a state of satisfaction.
Satisfied; esp., self-satisfied, or smug
Marked by arrogance; haughty and overbearing.
Superb; wonderful:
Conferring or advancing glory:
A flamboyant or impressive group:
The definition of self sufficient is having the ability and resources to take care of yourself without help.
Immoderate, as in size or quantity:
Above average in quality; excellent
Of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's official functions.
Reserved and cool; aloof
Given to frivolity or silliness.
Arrogant; excessively proud
High-sounding but with little meaning.
Viewing everything in relation to oneself; self-centered
Having or characterized by majesty; very grand or dignified; lofty; stately
Exulting; triumphant; jubilant
The definition of resplendent is full of splendor or dazzling.
Capable of being impressed.
Hollow and enlarged:
Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent:
Acting in a dictatorial manner; arrogant; domineering
(Archaic) Foolish.
Full of mettle; spirited; ardent, brave, etc.
Reliant upon one's self; trusting to one's own powers or judgment.
Having a (specified) character, mood, or disposition
Based on, having or manifesting principles.
Impressive, as in size, power, or accomplishment:
self-esteeming
Having a creditable self-respect
Not complacent or deferential; strongly self-assertive:
(Archaic, literary) Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; insolent or disdainful.
Using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others.
Swollen or distended beyond normal size by fluid or gaseous material.
pleased with oneself
Having a creditable self-respect
holding up one's head
Having a creditable self-respect
swell-headed
Overly proud; egotistical.
proud-as-a-peacock
(Simile) Extremely proud.
The definition of magnificent is something that is exceptional or amazing in appearance.
puffed up with pride
Egotistic
Used in the House of Commons as a title of respect when speaking of another member.
looking one in the face
Having a creditable self-respect
Very sharp; keen:
looking one in the eye
Having a creditable self-respect
Antonyms for Proud
Showing patience and humility; gentle.
Not elaborate, ornate, or ostentatious:
Having or showing a moderate estimation of one's own abilities, accomplishments, or value:
Having or showing a consciousness of one's defects or shortcomings; not overly proud; not self-assertive; modest
Not assuming, pretentious, or forward; modest; retiring
Ashamed is defined as a feeling of not wanting to do something because others may think less of you.
Words Related to Proud
Cheerful; willing:
Properly valuing oneself, one's honor, or one's dignity
pleased-with
impressed with
appreciative-of
Overly convinced of one's own superiority and importance
enthusiastic about
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Synonym Study
- Disdainful implies even stronger and more overt feelings of scorn for that which is regarded as beneath one
- Supercilious stresses an aloof, scornful manner toward others a supercilious intellectual snob
- Overbearing implies an oppressively or haughtily domineering manner an overbearing supervisor
- Insolent , less commonly used now with this meaning, implies both haughtiness and contempt, esp. as manifested in behavior or speech that insults or affronts others she showed an insolent disregard for the servant's feelings
- Haughty implies such consciousness of high station, rank, etc. as is displayed in scorn of those one considers beneath one a haughty dowager
- Arrogant implies an aggressive, unwarranted assertion of superior importance or privileges the arrogant colonel
- Proud is the broadest term in this comparison, ranging in implication from proper self-esteem or pride to an overweening opinion of one's importance too proud to beg, proud as a peacock
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