# proudest

/ˈpɹaʊdəst/ (US) · /pɹˈaʊdəst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/proudest
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

feeling the most satisfaction and pride in yourself or something you have done. You use this to describe the highest level of being happy about your achievements.

For teachers: the superlative form of 'proud', indicating the highest degree of self-satisfaction or honor. Often used to describe a person's most significant accomplishment or a feeling of deep respect for someone else.

## Examples

- She is the proudest mother in the neighborhood.
- The team felt the proudest after winning the championship after years of hard work and sacrifice.
- Standing before the completed cathedral, the architect felt a sense of pride that was the proudest moment of his entire career.

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