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proudsome en · ADJ

Etymology

From proud + -some.

Meanings

1. Characteristically proud; pridesome
   • 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. 2000, Eurasian File - Issues 126-156
   • She would catch her husband watching. Was he proud some? Proudsome, pleased? She thought so. 2015, Noy Holland, Bird:
   • Uncle Tom is there, as a concession to me, and very proudsome and distinguished he looks in evening formal. 2010, Robert A. Heinlein, Podkayne of Mars:

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