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Meaning of
pride
in English
pride
uk
/praʊd/
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Plural
prides
Past Tense
prided
Participle Verb
priding
Third Person Singular
prides
Definitions
Noun
an
exaggerated
sense
of
one's
own
worth
or
superiority
,
characterized
by
arrogance
and
disdain
towards
others
His
excessive
pride
prevented
him
from
accepting
help
.
self-worth
accompanied
by
a
disdain
for
anything
deemed
inferior
,
reflecting
a
high
regard
for
oneself
and
one's
actions
Her
pride
was
evident
in
her
confident
walk
.
an
exaggerated
sense
of
self-worth
,
often
displayed
through
contemptuous
conduct
towards
others
Her
pride
was
evident
in
her
condescending
tone
.
a
source
of
satisfaction
or
arrogance
,
such
as
beauty
,
achievement
,
or
relationships
Pride
in
his
work
,
he
completed
the
project
ahead
of
schedule
.
a
feeling
of
deep
pleasure
or
satisfaction
derived
from
one's
own
achievements
The
parade
showcased
its
pride
with
grand
floats
.
supreme
height
;
peak
achieved
;
grandeur
;
utmost
excellence
The
eagle
soared
with
great
pride
.
self-awareness
of
strength
;
vitality
and
enthusiasm
in
animals
;
courage
;
unrestrained
indulgence
Pride
goeth
before
a
fall
.
a
strong
feeling
of
affection
and
protective
concern
for
one's
offspring
The
lioness'
pride
was
evident
as
she
protectively
stood
over
her
cubs
.
a
group
of
big
cats
A
pride
of
lions
was
resting
in
the
sun
.
the
tiny
freshwater
creature
known
as
the
European
lamprey
The
pride
of
lampreys
is
rarely
seen
in
these
waters
.
arrogant
self-respect
Pride
comes
before
a
fall
.
Verb
to
feel
satisfied
and
fulfilled
because
of
one's
own
achievements
or
the
achievements
of
someone
closely
associated
with
them
She
prides
herself
on
her
homemade
pies
.
