誇ほこらしげ

na-adjective

proud; triumphant; boastful

Describes a person's appearance, expression, or manner as showing pride or triumph, often visibly. Can be positive (justifiable pride) or negative (smugness).

• 彼かれは賞しょう状じょうを受うけ取とると、誇ほこらしげに微笑ほほえんだ。

  When he received the certificate, he smiled proudly.

• 子こ供どもたちは自じ分ぶんたちの作さく品ひんを誇ほこらしげに見みせてくれた。

  The children proudly showed us their creations.