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- Dictionarypride/prīd/
noun
- 1. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired: "the team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory" Similar
- 2. consciousness of one's own dignity: "he swallowed his pride and asked for help" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill): "she'd always prided herself on her ability to deal with a crisis"
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The meaning of PRIDE is the quality or state of being proud. How to use pride in a sentence. the quality or state of being proud: such as; reasonable self-esteem : confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect…
a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good: She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street. take pride in something/someone.
noun. a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. Antonyms: humility.
The noun pride describes a feeling of happiness that comes from achieving something. When you do a good job or finish a difficult task, you feel pride. Pride can also have a negative meaning and refer to exceedingly high self-regard.
15 meanings: 1. a feeling of honour and self-respect; a sense of personal worth 2. excessive self-esteem; conceit 3. a source.... Click for more definitions.
pride noun 1. Meaning & use. I. The quality of being proud. I.1.a. Old English–. A high, esp. an excessively high, opinion of one's own worth or importance which gives rise to a feeling or attitude of superiority over others; inordinate self-esteem. In this sense the first of the seven deadly or capital sins: see deadly adj. A.5a, capital sin n.
Definition of pride noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pride a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that you get when you, or people who are connected with you, have done something well or own something that other people admire: The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride.
the belief that you are better or more important than other people: His pride prevented him from asking for help. sb's pride and joy. something or someone that is very important to you: He spends hours cleaning that motorcycle - it's his pride and joy. Idioms. have/take pride of place. swallow your pride.
An unduly high opinion of oneself; exaggerated self-esteem; conceit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (16) Synonyms: contentment. enjoyment. repletion. priggishness. self-respect. imperiousness.
