υπερηφανεύομαι — meaning in English

English meaning

• boast noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
• pride noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.

Senses

υπερηφανεύομαι is used for these senses in English:

• boast (intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.
• pride (reflexive) To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.

boast — full definition

1. noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
2. verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
3. verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.

pride — full definition

1. noun A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
2. noun An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
3. noun A group of lions.
4. noun A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.

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