prideful

adjective

pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl 

: full of pride: such as

a

: disdainful, haughty

b

: exultant, elated

pridefully

ˈprīd-fə-lē 

adverb

pridefulness noun

Synonyms of prideful

• proud
• arrogant
• haughty
• smug

Examples of prideful in a Sentence

prideful intellectuals long considered rock music unworthy of serious study

at the wedding the prideful snobs ignored their poor relations

Recent Examples on the Web

As is the case with most of Oleszko’s work, the title is a pun, referring both to this figure’s act of blowing into its instrument as well as a phrase that denotes an overly prideful person. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026

Other Saturday highlights included an indie throwback set from Passion Pit, a prideful performance from Rainbow Kitten Surprise, powerful vocals from Teddy Swims in the rain and dance music energy from Rüfüs Du Sol. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

But when insecure, Venus in Leo’s approach can come across as performative, prideful and overly invested in being chosen. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

prideful

adjective

pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl 

: full of pride

pridefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

pridefulness noun