English dictionary
pride
/pr/aI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Synonyms pridefulnessSource: WordNet 3.0
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satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
ExamplesHe takes pride in his son's success.
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the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
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a group of lions
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unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
Synonyms superbiaSource: WordNet 3.0
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A small European lamprey (<i>Petromyzon branchialis</i>); -- called also <i>prid</i>, and <i>sandpiper</i>.
Source: webster1913
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The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank, etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve, and often in contempt of others.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be proud of
ExamplesHe prides himself on making it into law school.
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To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively.
Source: webster1913
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To be proud; to glory.
Source: webster1913