proud
gb/pɹˈaʊd/ us/pɹˈaʊd/
A2
इंग्रजी
~ 2600
अर्थ
० अर्थ
adjective
A2
state
1
Feeling pleased about achievements
Feeling happy because you or someone close to you has done something well.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] is proud of [something/someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes say 'proud for' instead of 'proud of'. The correct preposition is 'of' when referring to the cause of pride.
समानार्थी शब्द
pleased (Less intense and more general than 'proud', often about smaller successes.)
|
satisfied (Focuses more on contentment than emotional pride.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ashamed (Feeling bad or embarrassed about something, the opposite of pride.)
सहप्रयोग
proud of
|proud moment
|proud parent
|proud achievement
विषय
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- She was proud of her daughter's graduation.
- I feel proud of the work we did together.
- He looked proud after winning the award.
- They are proud to be part of this project.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- I am proud of my team.
- She is proud of her son.
- We are proud of our school.
- He feels proud when he helps others.
adjective
B1
property
2
Having too much self-importance
Thinking you are more important or better than other people.
वापर नमुना:
[someone] is too proud to [do something]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may confuse positive pride with arrogance. Context and tone decide whether it is praise or criticism.
समानार्थी शब्द
arrogant (Stronger and more negative than 'proud', often implying rudeness.)
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conceited (Suggests being vain and self-centered.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
humble (Having a modest view of one's importance.)
सहप्रयोग
too proud
|proud man
|proud look
विषय
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
- He's too proud to admit he was wrong.
- She walked in with a proud expression that annoyed everyone.
- They were proud and refused any help.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- He is too proud to say sorry.
- She is proud and does not listen.
- They are proud and do not ask for help.
adjective
B2
property
3
Impressive in appearance or manner
Looking grand, strong, or beautiful in a way that makes people notice.
वापर नमुना:
a proud [building/animal/person]
समानार्थी शब्द
majestic (More formal and poetic, often used for landscapes or animals.)
|
stately (Formal, dignified, and impressive.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
shabby (Looking worn-out and unimpressive.)
सहप्रयोग
proud building
|proud animal
|proud posture
विषय
appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
उदाहरणे
- The proud old oak stood in the middle of the field.
- A proud eagle soared above the mountains.
- The proud palace overlooked the city.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
- The proud horse walked slowly.
- A proud tree stood in the park.
- The proud castle was very old.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
proud
IPA
GB/pɹˈaʊd/
US/pɹˈaʊd/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
proud (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (proud)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
- Base: proud
- Comparative: prouder
- Superlative: proudest
संबंधित शब्द
वाक्प्रचार
make someone proud
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn pɹˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
Cause someone to feel pride in you
To do something that makes another person feel happy and pleased with you.
उदाहरणे
- You made your parents proud by graduating first in your class.
- Her performance made the whole team proud.
proud of yourself
1/pɹˈaʊd əv jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Happy about your own actions
Feeling happy because you did something good or difficult.
उदाहरणे
- You should be proud of yourself for finishing the race.
- I'm really proud of myself for speaking in public.
too proud to [do something]
1/tˈu pɹˈaʊd tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Unwilling due to excessive pride
Not wanting to do something because you think it would hurt your pride.
उदाहरणे
- He's too proud to ask for help when he needs it.
- She was too proud to admit her mistake.