Another Word for Proud

Mild · A little, in the background

pleased

A calm sense that you did something well.

satisfied

The result met the standard you set for yourself.

chuffed

British slang for quietly delighted with yourself.

glad

Simple happiness that something you did turned out right.

validated

Your effort or choice was confirmed as worthwhile.

encouraged

A small win makes the next step feel possible.

gratified

Pleased that your work was noticed or rewarded.

Moderate · Clearly there, hard to ignore

accomplished

You finished something hard and feel the weight of it.

fulfilled

Pride mixed with a sense of purpose being met.

honored

Proud because others chose to recognize you.

self-satisfied

Pleased with yourself, sometimes a little too openly.

vindicated

Proven right after others doubted you.

glowing

Pride that shows warmly on your face.

puffed up

Informal: pride that has started to inflate your ego.

Intense · Strong, taking over

triumphant

Proud after a hard-won victory, often over real obstacles.

exultant

Loud, joyful pride that wants to celebrate.

bursting

Informal: so proud it feels like it might spill out.

on top of the world

Everyday phrase for pride that makes everything feel possible.

victorious

Pride specifically tied to winning.

smug

Pride with a superior edge that others find off-putting.

boastful

Pride that needs to be told to everyone, often too often.

I'm proud of my presentation.

I'm satisfied with my presentation, I hit every point I planned.

I was proud when my son graduated.

I was bursting when my son walked across the stage.

She was proud after finishing the marathon.

She felt accomplished after finishing the marathon.

I'm proud I finally said no.

I feel validated that I finally said no and nothing fell apart.

He's too proud about his new car.

He's smug about his new car and mentions it constantly.