proud of
Adjective: * Feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measure your self-worth: The phrase "proud of" describes a feeling of deep pleasure, contentment, or gratification derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or from those of someone or something with which one is closely associated. This feeling is tied to one's sense of personal value or esteem.
"Proud of" is used to connect the person feeling the pride (the subject) with the specific source or reason for that pride (the object of the preposition "of"). It is a common and natural way to express approval and satisfaction. * The structure is: Subject + [be/feel] + proud of + [noun/pronoun/gerund phrase]. * It can refer to pride in oneself, another person, a group, or an accomplishment.
- Referring to another person:
- She is proud of her daughter for graduating at the top of her class.
- The coach was proud of the team's effort, even though they lost the game.
- Referring to oneself:
- You should be proud of yourself for finishing the marathon.
- I am proud of my ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Referring to an accomplishment or trait:
- He is proud of his heritage and culture.
- We are proud of the work we have done on this project.
- "Have every reason to be proud of": Used to strongly emphasize that the pride is completely justified and well-founded.
- You have every reason to be proud of your son; his kindness is remarkable.
- "Too proud to...": This structure indicates that one's sense of pride prevents them from doing something, often seen as negative or stubborn.
- He was too proud to ask for help when he needed it.
- Pride (n): The noun form of the feeling.
- She felt a surge of pride when her name was called.
- Proud (adj): The adjective without the preposition, often used before a noun or with a clause (e.g., proud that...).
- He is a proud father.
- They were proud that they had completed the challenge.
- Satisfied with: Content or pleased with a result.
- Pleased with: Happy or gratified by something (often slightly less strong than "proud of").
- Taking pride in: Actively recognizing and valuing something as a source of pride.
- Ashamed of: Feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions or associations.
- Disappointed in/with: Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill expectations.
- "Bursting with pride": To be so proud that one can hardly contain the feeling.
- Her parents were bursting with pride at her graduation ceremony.
- "Pride comes before a fall" (or "Pride goeth before a fall"): A proverb warning that being overconfident or arrogant often leads to failure or humiliation.
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feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth
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proud of their child
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