Word
prouder
Phoneticsproud·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹaʊdɝ/
UK/pɹˈaʊdɐ/
Definition
adj. feeling more pleased about something you did or someone close to you did. You use it to compare pride now with pride before.
adj. indicating a greater degree of satisfaction or self-respect concerning an achievement, quality, or association. Comparative of 'proud'; often followed by 'of' or 'than' to identify the source or standard of comparison.
Examples
“She feels prouder of her garden every year.”
“After months of practice, he feels prouder of his English when he orders coffee without help.”
“As the choir's harmony steadied, she grew prouder not of her own voice but of the quiet discipline that held them together.”
Examples
simple
“She feels prouder of her garden every year.”
contextual
“After months of practice, he feels prouder of his English when he orders coffee without help.”
complex
“As the choir's harmony steadied, she grew prouder not of her own voice but of the quiet discipline that held them together.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “prouder” in context.
Verb
01. feel prouder
“I feel prouder now because I studied hard for the test.”
verb + adj
02. look prouder
“She looked prouder as she held her certificate on stage.”
verb + adj
03. make prouder
“Your hard work will make your parents prouder.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. even prouder
“When she won the race, her parents felt even prouder.”
adv + adj
05. far prouder
“He is far prouder of his team this year than last year.”
adv + adj
06. much prouder
“She felt much prouder after she finished her first presentation.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. prouder moment
“Graduation was a prouder moment for my family than my birthday.”
adj + noun
08. prouder parent
“You have never seen a prouder parent than my dad at my concert.”
adj + noun
09. couldn't be prouder of you
“You did so well in the test - I couldn't be prouder of you!”
10. even prouder of herself
“After passing the exam, she was even prouder of herself.”
11. feel prouder than ever
“Our teacher said she feels prouder than ever this term.”
12. much prouder than before
“I feel much prouder than before because my English has improved.”
Usage
Comparative of 'proud'; pairs with 'of' for the source of pride and 'than' for direct comparison.
Pitfall
more prouder
prouder
Prouder is already comparative and does not need 'more'.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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