prideful
12 synonyms and 1 antonym for prideful, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Full of pride, especially in an excessive or boastful way.
Synonyms
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jubilant
exulting
sniffy
haughty
swaggering
lordly
disdainful
exultant
supercilious
rejoicing
overbearing
imperious
Antonyms
How to use prideful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a prideful smile
prideful of one's achievements
prideful boasting
Etymology
From Middle English pridefulle, built from pride plus the suffix -ful.
Full origin of prideful →Frequently asked questions
What does “prideful” mean?
The word “prideful” means full of pride, especially in an excessive or boastful way. In plain terms, full of pride — often used a bit critically, to suggest someone is too pleased with themselves.
How do you pronounce “prideful”?
“Prideful” is pronounced PRUH-ihd-fuhl (/ˈpɹʌɪdfəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “prideful” in a sentence?
Here is “prideful” used in a sentence: “He gave a prideful smile as he described his son's achievements.”
What part of speech is “prideful”?
“Prideful” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prideful” come from?
The word “prideful” comes from Middle English. From Middle English pridefulle, built from pride plus the suffix -ful.
