prideful
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pride·ful

adjective \ˈprīd-fəl\

Definition of PRIDEFUL

: full of pride: as
a : disdainful, haughty
b : exultant, elated
pride·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
pride·ful·ness noun

Examples of PRIDEFUL

  1. <prideful intellectuals long considered rock music unworthy of serious study>
  2. <at the wedding the prideful snobs ignored their poor relations>

First Known Use of PRIDEFUL

15th century

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