Definition of pride
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: the quality or state of being proud: such 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
3a
: 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
pride
verb
prided; priding
Definition of pride (Entry 2 of 3)
: to indulge (oneself) in pride
—now usually used in the phrase pride oneself on to describe taking pride in some ability, quality, etc. She was a girl who prided herself on her carefully blasé and supercilious attitude towards life.— P. G. Wodehouse
Pride
biographical nameDefinition of Pride (Entry 3 of 3)
Thomas died 1658 English Parliamentarian commander
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