B2adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ˈpraʊd.li/
UK/ˈpraʊd.li/
in a way that shows you feel pleased about something you or people close to you have done
In context
My mother proudly showed everyone my university acceptance letter.
The team stood proudly on the stage holding their trophy.
He proudly told us that he had quit smoking a year ago.
Words that go with proudly
adverb + verb
- proudly displayThe shop proudly displays photos of its famous customers.
- proudly announceThe hospital proudly announced its first robot-assisted surgery.
- proudly wearVeterans proudly wear their medals on national holidays.
verb + adverb
- smile proudlyHer father smiled proudly as she walked across the stage.
- stand proudlyThe old temple still stands proudly in the middle of the city.