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proud (adj.)

1.marked by excessive confidence"an arrogant and cocksure materialist" "so overconfident and impudent as to speak to the queen" "the less he knows the more positive he gets"

2.having or displaying great dignity or nobility"a gallant pageant" "lofty ships" "majestic cities" "proud alpine peaks"

3.feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride"proud parents" "proud of his accomplishments" "a proud moment" "proud to serve his country" "a proud name" "proud princes"

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+Tarquin the Proud • be proud of • house-proud • proud flesh • proud of • purse-proud

 
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proud (adj.)

proud (adj.)

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