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- Dictionaryproud/praʊd/
adjective
- 1. feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated: "a proud grandma of three boys" Similar Opposite
- 2. having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance: "he was a proud, arrogant man"
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Apr 12, 2011 · @Cerberus: Absolutely not. "Gay pride" is an expression I am quite familiar with. "Pride" on its own does not conjure that for me. In fact, if I encountered "Proud Office Supplies" my first thought would be that it was started by somebody called "Proud", who decided to capitalise on their name - as my parents did when they ran "Fine Printing Ltd".
Dec 9, 2011 · Well, if you don't want to use proud, you've already got your thrilled option. But honestly, the phrase proud parents, when used to refer to parents of a newborn, is generally understood to mean happy parents. They are beaming because they are overjoyed, not because they are proud, per se. –
I would agree that "I am proud of you" has a parental/older-relative/mentor sort of feel to it, but I would not equate that to "patronizing". It can be patronizing depending on the tone of delivery, the relationship between the individuals, etc. but it can also be a very sweet sentiment in the right circumstances.
Jun 13, 2014 · An ignoranus is somebody who manages to be both ignorant and an asshole.. Alas it is not a real word, but just a play on ignoramus.
Jan 2, 2014 · I think you mean "chauvinistic." The American Heritage Dictionary defines the term as a "[p]rejudiced belief in the superiority of one's own gender, group, or kind: 'the chauvinism . . . of making extraterrestrial life in our own image" (Henry S.F. Cooper, Jr.)'"
Jun 8, 2017 · While this might not be the site where this question can serve as a compendium of sorts for all synonyms, the words flattered or delighted are similar to and milder than honored. Flatter--To please or gratify the vanity of: "What really flatters a man is that you think him worth flattering" (George Bernard Shaw). American Heritage, 5th Ed.
Jan 29, 2021 · Looks like the cat that ate the canary. Someone who is smugly pleased or self-satisfied. After her promotion, Janet spent the rest of the day looking like the cat that ate the canary.
Feb 27, 2023 · I'm looking for a word to suggest that I'm very pleased with somebody's commendable actions. This keeps coming up! For instance, say a friend or family member does something awesome. What I feel like saying is "I'm proud that you made that decision or were able to do that," but that feels so condescending/unfitting in many contexts.
Aug 25, 2017 · @EdwinAshworth I know what you are talking about. But, when I asked this question, I was googling for "someone who is the family pride".
Apr 13, 2012 · synonyms; Share. Improve this question. Follow edited Apr 13, 2012 at 7:23. user2683 asked Apr 13 ...
