Word
proudly
Phoneticsproud·ly
US/ˈpɹaʊdɫi/
UK/pɹˈaʊdli/
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you are very happy and satisfied with something you have done or own. You use this when you want to show others how much you value your achievements.
adv. in a manner showing deep satisfaction or pleasure in one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions. Often modifies verbs related to display or speech.
Examples
“She proudly showed her parents the gold medal she won.”
“The local baker proudly displays his award-winning sourdough loaves in the front window every morning.”
“The architect stood before the completed skyscraper and looked up proudly, knowing that his design would define the city's skyline for decades to come.”
Examples
simple
“She proudly showed her parents the gold medal she won.”
contextual
“The local baker proudly displays his award-winning sourdough loaves in the front window every morning.”
complex
“The architect stood before the completed skyscraper and looked up proudly, knowing that his design would define the city's skyline for decades to come.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Etymology
From Middle English proutly, proudliche, prudeliche, prudliche, prouteliche, from Old English prūtlīċe, equivalent to proud + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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