pride
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noun \ˈprīd\Definition of PRIDE
1
: the quality or state of being proud: as a : inordinate self-esteem : conceit b : a reasonable or justifiable self-respect c : delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship <parental pride>
2
: proud or disdainful behavior or treatment : disdain
3
a : ostentatious display b : highest pitch : prime
4
: a source of pride : the best in a group or class
5
: a company of lions
6
: a showy or impressive group <a pride of dancers>
See Examples of PRIDE
- Being able to work again gave him his pride back.
- Getting caught cheating stripped him of his pride.
- Pride would not allow her to give up.
- It's a matter of pride that he does the work all by himself.
- The novel is about a family consumed with pride and vanity.
- They needed help, but their pride wouldn't let them ask for it.
- I had to swallow my pride and admit I made a mistake.
- He showed a great pride in his family.
- These young people are the pride of their community.
Origin of PRIDE
Middle English, from Old English prȳde, from prūd proud — more at proud
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to PRIDE
- Synonyms
- ego, pridefulness, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect
- Antonyms
- humbleness, humility, modesty
2pride
transitive verbprid·edprid·ing
Definition of PRIDE
: to indulge (as oneself) in pride
Examples of PRIDE
- <he prides himself on the quality of his writing>
First Known Use of PRIDE
13th century
Pride
biographical name \ˈprīd\Definition of PRIDE
Thomas d 1658 Eng. Parliamentarian commander
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