proud
gb/pɹˈaʊd/ us/pɹˈaʊd/
A2
ఆంగ్లం
~ 2600
అర్థాలు
0 అర్థాలు
adjective
A2
state
1
Feeling pleased about achievements
Feeling happy because you or someone close to you has done something well.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone] is proud of [something/someone]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners sometimes say 'proud for' instead of 'proud of'. The correct preposition is 'of' when referring to the cause of pride.
పర్యాయపదాలు
pleased (Less intense and more general than 'proud', often about smaller successes.)
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satisfied (Focuses more on contentment than emotional pride.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
ashamed (Feeling bad or embarrassed about something, the opposite of pride.)
పదకలయికలు
proud of
|proud moment
|proud parent
|proud achievement
విషయాలు
emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
[someone] is too proud to [do something]
సాధారణ తప్పు:
Learners may confuse positive pride with arrogance. Context and tone decide whether it is praise or criticism.
పర్యాయపదాలు
arrogant (Stronger and more negative than 'proud', often implying rudeness.)
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conceited (Suggests being vain and self-centered.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
humble (Having a modest view of one's importance.)
పదకలయికలు
too proud
|proud man
|proud look
విషయాలు
emotions
|personality
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
వాడుక నమూనా:
a proud [building/animal/person]
పర్యాయపదాలు
majestic (More formal and poetic, often used for landscapes or animals.)
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stately (Formal, dignified, and impressive.)
విరుద్ధపదాలు
shabby (Looking worn-out and unimpressive.)
పదకలయికలు
proud building
|proud animal
|proud posture
విషయాలు
appearance
|nature
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
ఉదాహరణలు
- The proud old oak stood in the middle of the field.
- A proud eagle soared above the mountains.
- The proud palace overlooked the city.
అభ్యాసకుల ఉదాహరణలు
- The proud horse walked slowly.
- A proud tree stood in the park.
- The proud castle was very old.
వ్యాకరణం
నిఘంటు రూపం
proud
IPA
GB/pɹˈaʊd/
US/pɹˈaʊd/
అక్షరఖండాలు & ఒత్తు
proud (1 అక్షరఖండం)
Stress on 1st syllable (proud)
పద రూపాలు
Adjective
- Base: proud
- Comparative: prouder
- Superlative: proudest
సంబంధిత పదాలు
పదప్రయోగాలు
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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- 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.
ఉదాహరణలు
- He's too proud to ask for help when he needs it.
- She was too proud to admit her mistake.