prouder
Holding head higher
Prouder is the comparative form of proud, describing a greater degree of pride.
Someone who feels prouder about an achievement has more satisfaction or self-respect than before: I've never been prouder of my team.
It can also indicate increased arrogance: He grew prouder with each promotion.
Resounding, celebrated victory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- successFavorable outcome attained
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
breakthrough · feat · masterpiece · pinnacle · glory · conquest · accolade · recognition
Self-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
self-acceptance · assertiveness · poise · self-reliance · self-image · morale · self-confidence · resilience
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
- principlesFoundational moral beliefs
virtue · reputation · decency · uprightness · ethics · gravitas · esteem · rectitude
Exaggerated self-admiration
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- smugnessExcessive pride in oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
- haughtinessDisdainful sense of superiority
narcissism · hubris · self-importance · boastful · pomposity · snobbery · braggadocio · swagger
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- stubbornnessRefusal to yield
- obstinacyUnyielding adherence to position
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unbowed · insubordination · dissent · nonconformity · insurgence · recalcitrance · intransigence · disobedience
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- successFavorable outcome attained
- victoryDefeating an opponent
accomplishment · breakthrough · feat · masterpiece · pinnacle · glory · conquest · accolade · recognition · honor
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-assurance · self-acceptance · assertiveness · poise · self-reliance · self-image · morale · self-confidence · resilience · growth
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- self-respectValuing one's own worth
principles · virtue · reputation · decency · uprightness · ethics · gravitas · esteem · rectitude · standing
conceit
Exaggerated self-admiration
- vanityExcessive pride in oneself
- smugnessExcessive pride in oneself
- egotismInflated sense of self-importance
haughtiness · narcissism · hubris · self-importance · boastful · pomposity · snobbery · braggadocio · swagger · condescension
rebellion
Defiance of established power
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
- stubbornnessRefusal to yield
- obstinacyUnyielding adherence to position
unyielding · unbowed · insubordination · dissent · nonconformity · insurgence · recalcitrance · intransigence · disobedience · defiant
- proud of youExpressing admiration for achievement
- proud moment
- proud parentGuardian showing offspring's accomplishments
- proud as a peacockExcessively vain and showy
- do someone proudPerform admirably for another
- proud as punchIntensely self-satisfied expression