OVERPROUD

overproud

(adjective) excessively proud

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

overproud (comparative more overproud, superlative most overproud)

Excessively proud.

Source: Wiktionary


O"ver*proud", a.

Definition: Exceedingly or unduly proud. "Overproud of his victory." Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ADMIRABLE

(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; ā€œan estimable young professorā€; ā€œtrains ran with admirable precisionā€; ā€œhis taste was impeccable, his health admirableā€


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