US /ˈpɹaʊdli/
adv Freq #12461

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that shows pride or satisfaction.

    She proudly showed everyone her award.

Etymology

From Middle English proutly, proudliche, prudeliche, prudliche, prouteliche, from Old English prūtlīċe, equivalent to proud + -ly.

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