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/praɪd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions, or from those with whom one is closely associated.
She took great pride in her team's accomplishments at the championship.
A consciousness of one's own dignity.
He stood tall with pride, knowing he had done his best.
A group of lions.
We spotted a pride of lions resting under the shade of a tree.
verb
To take pride in one's achievements or qualities.
He prides himself on being an excellent communicator.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'pride', from Latin 'prodesse' meaning to be useful.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take pride in:
To feel satisfaction or pleasure in something.
pride before a fall:
Excessive pride can lead to one's downfall.
swallow one's pride:
To act humbly or put aside one's ego.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Pride as in 'gay pride', representing a celebration of LGBTQ+ identity.
The city held a parade for Pride month.
To show excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
He was really prideful about his new car.