What does "proud" mean?

"Proud" means: Feeling good about something you did. Example: "She was proud of her painting."

How do you say proud in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, proud is גאה. In Spanish, it is orgulloso.

How do you pronounce "proud"?

Proud is pronounced /praʊd/. It is a adjective. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Proud — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

proud

/praʊd/

adjective

Feeling good about something you did

“She was proud of her painting.”

גאה

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Proud is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Feeling good about something you did" In Hebrew, proud translates to גאה.

Example Sentences

She felt proud when she finished reading her first whole chapter book.
His parents were proud when he helped his little sister learn to ride a bike.
You should feel proud after working hard on something difficult.

Did You Know? Feeling proud releases the same happy chemicals in your brain as eating chocolate. Even chimpanzees show proud-looking behaviors after winning competitions with other chimps. Being proud of yourself is different from bragging — one is about how you feel inside, and the other is about showing off to others.