pride
/praid/
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Definition
Noun:
- 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: A positive sense of self-worth and gratification.
- A sense of one's own proper dignity or value; self-respect: A feeling that you are behaving with honor and integrity.
- Consciousness of one's own dignity: The quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one's importance; arrogance.
- The best state of something; the prime: The period when something is at its peak or most splendid condition.
- A group of lions forming a social unit.
Verb:
- To be especially proud of a particular quality or skill: To take satisfaction in something considered a source of credit.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She felt a great sense of pride after finishing the marathon.
- His pride prevented him from asking for help.
- The garden is in its full pride during the spring.
- We saw a pride of lions resting under a tree.
Verb:
- He prides himself on his punctuality.
- She prides herself on being an excellent listener.
Advanced Usage
Pride of place: The most prominent or important position.
- The trophy took pride of place on the mantelpiece.
Swallow one's pride: To do something even though it is embarrassing or humiliating to do so.
- He had to swallow his pride and admit he was wrong.
A source of pride: Something that causes a feeling of pride.
- Her children are a great source of pride for her.
Variants and Related Words
Proud (adj.): Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements, qualities, or possessions.
- She was proud of her team's effort.
Prideful (adj.): Having or showing a high or excessively high opinion of oneself.
- He was too prideful to accept criticism.
Synonyms
- Noun: Dignity, self-respect, honor, gratification, arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, splendor.
- Verb: Congratulate oneself, take pride in, flatter oneself.
Related Phrases and Idioms
Pride comes/goes before a fall: Being too confident or arrogant often leads to failure or a setback.
- He was boasting about his invincibility, but pride comes before a fall.
Take (a) pride in: To do something carefully or well because you feel it is important.
- She takes great pride in her work.
Pocket one's pride: Similar to "swallow one's pride."
- He pocketed his pride and asked for a loan.
Noun
- unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- a group of lions
- the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
- satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
- he takes pride in his son's success
- a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Verb
- be proud of
- He prides himself on making it into law school