B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
inorgoglirsi
to feel proud
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
essere fiero di sévantarsigloriarsicompiascersisentirsi orgoglioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vergognarsiumiliarsisentirsi in colpasminuirsimortificarsi
Usage note
'Inorgoglirsi' is to feel pride (reflexive form). 'Essere orgoglioso di' is more common. 'Vantarsi' is to boast. 'Gloriarsi' is to glory in. 'Compiascersi' is to be pleased with oneself.
Example
"Si inorgoglì vedendo il figlio ricevere il diploma."
"She felt proud seeing her son receive his diploma."
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