as proud as a peacock
Showily self-satisfied
As proud as a peacock describes someone displaying obvious, perhaps excessive pride or vanity.
The comparison references the male peacock's spectacular tail feathers, which it fans out in an unmistakable display.
The phrase typically carries a note of gentle mockery, suggesting the person's self-satisfaction is a bit much.
He strutted around the office as proud as a peacock after landing the account.
- haughtyDisdainfully proud
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- dandyismPreoccupation with elegant dress
- peafowlOrnamental bird, either sex
vanity · narcissus · hubris · plumage · egotistical · strutting · tail feathers · vain · flaunting · puffed up · pride · mincing · smugness · cock of the walk · showing off · look at me · preening · rooster
as proud as a peacockhumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · unassuming · self-effacing · meek · shrinking violet
as proud as a peacockashamed
Feeling guilt and disgrace
humiliated · shamefaced · mortified · embarrassed · sheepish