proudsome

proudsome

English

Etymology

From proud +‎ -some.

Adjective

proudsome (comparative more proudsome, superlative most proudsome)

1. Characteristically proud; pridesome
   • 2000, Eurasian File - Issues 126-156:

     Bahceli expressed that the relations and the cooperation between the two countries are proudsome yet should not be considered sufficient as the common will for their furtherance exists in both of the countries.

   • 2010, Robert A. Heinlein, Podkayne of Mars:

     Uncle Tom is there, as a concession to me, and very proudsome and distinguished he looks in evening formal.

   • 2015, Noy Holland, Bird:

     She would catch her husband watching. Was he proud some? Proudsome, pleased? She thought so.