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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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a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get because you or people connected with you have done or got something good: She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. He felt such pride walking his little daughter down the street. take pride in something/someone.
The meaning of PRIDE is the quality or state of being proud. How to use pride in a sentence. the quality or state of being proud: such as; reasonable self-esteem : confidence and satisfaction in oneself : self-respect…
noun. 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. Antonyms: humility.
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.
language certification. 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.
a feeling of satisfaction at your achievements or the achievements of your family or friends: She felt a great sense of pride as she watched him accept the award. The whole community takes pride in (= feels proud about) the school. Fewer examples. Glowing with pride, she showed me her painting. She was bursting with pride.
Definition of pride noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
pride meaning, definition, what is pride: a feeling that you are proud of somethin...: Learn more.
pride noun 1. Meaning & use. I. The quality of being proud. I.1.a. Old English–. A high, esp. an excessively high, opinion of one's own worth or importance which gives rise to a feeling or attitude of superiority over others; inordinate self-esteem. In this sense the first of the seven deadly or capital sins: see deadly adj. A.5a, capital sin n.
pride a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction that you get when you, or people who are connected with you, have done something well or own something that other people admire: The sight of her son graduating filled her with pride.
