pride
pryd
Pride (noun) means a feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you. Example: “Her parents beamed with pride at the graduation ceremony.”
noun
1
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."
2
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."
3
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."
4
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."
How to use pride
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong sense of satisfaction in yourself or others, an excess of self-importance, a group of lions, or the LGBTQ celebration.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "pride" (the noun, a group of lions) with "prize."
Common pairings
swallow your pride
take pride in
a pride of lions
Pride parade
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- prides
- Past tense
- prided
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Etymology
From Old English pryde/prytu, "pride," related to Old English prud ("proud").
Synonyms
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satisfaction
self-esteem
dignity
fulfillment
gratification
delight
amour propre
manship
self-belief
self-confidence
self-love
self-pride
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What does “pride” mean?
The word “pride” means a feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you. In plain terms, a strong sense of satisfaction in yourself or others, an excess of self-importance, a group of lions, or the LGBTQ celebration.
How do you pronounce “pride”?
“Pride” is pronounced pryd (/pɹaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “pride” in a sentence?
Here is “pride” used in a sentence: “Her parents beamed with pride at the graduation ceremony.”
What is another word for “pride”?
Words with a similar meaning to “pride” include amour propre, manship, self-belief, self-confidence, self-love and self-pride.
What is the opposite of “pride”?
The opposite of “pride” — its antonyms — are degradation, humility and meekness.
What part of speech is “pride”?
“Pride” is a noun.
Where does the word “pride” come from?
The word “pride” comes from Old English. From Old English pryde/prytu, "pride," related to Old English prud ("proud").
Is “pride” a common word?
“Pride” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between pride and arrogance?
Pride is a warm sense of satisfaction in a real achievement, whether your own or a loved one's. Arrogance is an inflated belief in your own importance, often paired with looking down on others. Pride respects what has genuinely been earned; arrogance exaggerates it and expects admiration it has not deserved.
Is pride a good or bad thing?
It can be either. Healthy pride is the well-earned satisfaction of doing something well and it fuels confidence and self-respect. Taken too far, pride becomes vanity or hubris — an excessive self-regard that ignores others and resists correction. Context decides whether it is a virtue or a fault.
What is the opposite of pride?
It depends on the sense. As the pleasant feeling of achievement, its opposites are shame, embarrassment, and humiliation — the sting of falling short. As excessive self-regard, the opposite is humility or modesty, a grounded view of yourself. So pride sits between the shame of failure and the calm of humility.
What is an example of pride?
Pride shows up whenever a genuine accomplishment brings deep satisfaction. A parent beaming at a child's graduation, an athlete standing on the podium, or a team celebrating a project they built together all feel it. You can also take pride in your work, your heritage, or a job carefully done.
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