Examples of “pride” in a Sentence

noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.

• Her parents beamed with pride at the graduation ceremony.
• He takes great pride in his work.
• He felt a quiet pride as he watched his daughter cross the finish line.

noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.

• His pride wouldn't let him admit he was wrong.
• Pride kept her from asking for help, even though she was struggling.
• Their pride comes before a fall, as the old saying goes.

noun A group of lions.

• A pride of lions rested in the shade of the acacia tree.
• The guide pointed out a pride of lions sleeping near the river.
• A young male was driven out of the pride when he grew older.

noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.

• Thousands marched in the city's Pride parade this year.
• Our town is planning a Pride festival with music, stalls and a parade this summer.
• She wore a rainbow badge to Pride and danced all afternoon.