proudly
/ˈpɹaʊdli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: proudlier · proudliest
Meaning · English
In a proud manner.
Adverb
Examples
And with domes and pinnacles the dreams arose and stood up proudly between the river and the sky, all shimmering white to the morning.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “proudly” mean?
In a proud manner.
Is “proudly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.