Proud

adj. 1 feeling greatly honoured or pleased (proud to know him). 2 a (often foll. by of) haughty, arrogant (too proud to speak to us). b (often in comb.) having a proper pride; satisfied (houseproud; proud of a job well done). 3 (of an occasion, action, etc.) justly arousing or showing pride (proud day; proud smile). 4 imposing, splendid. 5 (often foll. by of) slightly projecting (nail stood proud of the plank). o do proud voting. treat with lavish generosity or honour (did us proud). o proudly adv. [French prud valiant]