Definition of: proud

(proud) adjective
1. Actuated by, possessing, or manifesting pride; arrogant; haughty; also, self-respecting.
2. Sensible of honor and personal elation: generally followed by of or by a verb in the infinitive.
3. High-mettled, as a horse; spirited.
4. Proceeding from or inspired by pride.
5. Being a cause of honorable pride, as a distinction or achievement.
6. Obs. Bold; fearless; daring. See synonyms under HAUGHTY, HIGH. [OE prūt, prūd <OF prud, prod, prob. ult. <L prodesse be of value]
—proud′ly adverb