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- Dictionarypride/prʌɪd/
noun
- 1. a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired: "the team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory" Similar
- 2. consciousness of one's own dignity: "he swallowed his pride and asked for help" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill): "he prided himself on his honesty"
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PRIDE definition: 1. a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you…. Learn more.
pride: [noun] the quality or state of being proud: such as. inordinate self-esteem : conceit. a reasonable or justifiable self-respect. delight or elation arising from some act, possession, or relationship.
Pride definition: a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.. See examples of PRIDE used in a sentence.
15 meanings: 1. a feeling of honour and self-respect; a sense of personal worth 2. excessive self-esteem; conceit 3. a source.... Click for more definitions.
The noun pride describes a feeling of happiness that comes from achieving something. When you do a good job or finish a difficult task, you feel pride. Pride can also have a negative meaning and refer to exceedingly high self-regard.
Success in sport is a source of national pride. pride in something I take (a) pride in my work. They have a strong sense of pride in their work. Their reputation for fairness is a matter of pride. pride in doing something We take great pride in offering the best service in town. with pride I looked with pride at what I had achieved.
A person of whom, or thing of which, any person or group of people is proud; that which causes a feeling of pride in its possessor; (hence) the foremost, best, or most distinguished of a class, country, etc. In pride and joy: a cherished person or thing.
PRIDE definition: 1. a feeling of satisfaction at your achievements or the achievements of your family or friends…. Learn more.
pride. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Animals pride1 /praɪd/ S3 W3 noun 1 feeling of pleasure [ uncountable] a feeling that you are proud of something that you or someone connected with you has achieved → proud He wore his medals with pride. pride in He takes great pride in his children’s achievements. The ...
1 pride / ˈ praɪd/ noun. plural prides. Britannica Dictionary definition of PRIDE. 1. [noncount] a : a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people : self-respect. Being able to work again gave him his pride back. Getting caught cheating stripped him of his pride.
