proud
/praʊd/
adjective
Feeling good about something you did
“She was proud of her painting.”
גאה
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.
Common Word Combinations
feel proudproud momentproud smilemake someone proud
Related Words
confidenthappyaccomplishedsatisfied
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