proud

proud is an Adverb

Definition:

[1] Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense; as:

[2] Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one`s excellences; hence, arrogant; haughty; lordly; presumptuous. Nor much expect A foe so proud will first the weaker seek. Milton. O death, made proud with pure and princely beauty ! Shak. And shades impervious to the proud world`s glare. Keble.

[3] Having a feeling of high self-respect or self-esteem; exulting (in); elated; -- often with of; as, proud of one`s country. "Proud to be checked and soothed." Keble. Are we proud men proud of being proud Thackeray.

[4] Giving reason or occasion for pride or self-gratulation; worthy of admiration; grand; splendid; magnificent; admirable; ostentatious. "Of shadow proud." Chapman. "Proud titles." Shak. " The proud temple`s height." Dryden. Till tower, and dome, and bridge-way proud Are mantled with a golden cloud. Keble.

[5] Excited by sexual desire; -- applied particularly to the females of some animals. Sir T. Browne.