Basic Details
Word: Proud
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling happy and pleased about something you have done or something that belongs to you.
Synonyms: Joyful, satisfied, pleased
Antonyms: Ashamed, embarrassed
Idioms and Phrases
- Proud as a peacock: Feeling very proud and showing it. Example: "She was proud as a peacock when she received her award."
- Wear it with pride: To show or display something confidently. Example: "He wore his medal with pride after winning the race."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The proud parents watched as their daughter performed beautifully in the school play.
Example 2: He felt proud of himself for finishing the tricky puzzle all on his own.
Example 3: They stood together, proud of their team's hard work and determination throughout the season.
Fun Fact
The word "proud" comes from the Old French word "prou," which means 'brave or 'valiant. It reflects a sense of dignity and honour.
Famous Quote
"It is not easy to be proud of something that you have achieved; in fact, the harder you work, the prouder you will be." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "proud" mean?
a) Feeling sad
b) Feeling happy about an achievement
c) Feeling tired
d) Feeling confused
Answer: b) Feeling happy about an achievement
2. Which of these is a synonym of "proud"?
a) Ashamed
b) Joyful
c) Sad
d) Angry
Answer: b) Joyful
3. Which sentence uses "proud" correctly?
a) She is proud of her new shoes.
b) He was proud to eat an apple.
c) They were proud to sit down.
d) I felt proud to do nothing.
Answer: a) She is proud of her new shoes.
4. Which idiom means the same as "proud"?
a) Proud as a peacock
b) To pull up roots
c) Apple of my eye
d) Fly by night
Answer: a) Proud as a peacock
5. What is the opposite of "proud"?
a) Happy
b) Ashamed
c) Excited
d) Brave
Answer: b) Ashamed
