proudly
adverb/ˈpraʊdli/
Frequency rank: #5,998 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows pride or self-respect.
Example sentence
She proudly displayed her trophy on the shelf for everyone to see.
Synonyms & related words
- boastfully
- triumphantly
- confidently
- gloriously
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