Comparative form of proud, meaning more pleased with oneself or one's achievements, or showing more dignity and self-respect.
From Old English prūd, borrowed from Old French prud meaning 'brave, gallant,' ultimately from Late Latin prōde 'beneficial, profitable.' The comparative form follows standard English patterns with -er suffix.
Pride is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian tradition, yet we also speak positively of being 'proud' of achievements or heritage. This dual nature makes 'prouder' linguistically interesting - it can indicate either growing arrogance or increasing self-respect, depending entirely on context.
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