pride Meaning & Definition
What Does Pride Mean?
Pride is used as a noun meaning The quality or state of being proud. A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc). It can also mean A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc). As a verb, it means To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
Pride at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɹaɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | plume, preen and superbia |
| Antonyms | humility, humbleness and shame |
| Plural | prides |
| Verb forms | prides, priding, prided |
Pride Definition (Noun)
- The quality or state of being proud.
A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
He swelled with pride as he held the trophy. His family watched with pride from the bleachers.
- A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
He swelled with pride as he held the trophy. His family watched with pride from the bleachers.
- An unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, or looks, wealth, importance, etc., which comes across as being haughty, lofty, and often showing contempt of others; exaggerated self-worth.
- Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.
- Something or someone of which one is proud; that which is the source of self-congratulation and self-esteem (whether reasonable or arrogant), for example
Her long ginger hair is her pride.
- Show; ostentation; glory.
- Highest level or rank; (figurative) elevation reached; loftiness or glory.
- Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
- Lust or heat; sexual desire (especially in a female animal)
- A group of lions or other large felines or similar animals.
A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as a bachelors' pride until they are able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.
- Alternative letter-case form of Pride (“festival for LGBT people”).
- Genitalia or Buttocks
Pride as a Verb
- To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
I pride myself on being a good judge of character.
Noun
- The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
Noun
- The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
- (often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
He had pride of ownership in his department.
- Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
- That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
- Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,
to be in the pride of one's life.
- Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
- (collective) A company of lions or other large felines.
A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.
- Alternative letter-case form of Pride.
Synonyms of Pride
Pride synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pride
Pride in a Sentence
He swelled with pride as he held the trophy. His family watched with pride from the bleachers.
He takes great pride in his work.
He had pride of ownership in his department.
Her long ginger hair is her pride.
The 18th century table is the pride of Mark's house/
My children's accomplishments are my pride.
A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as a bachelors' pride until they are able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.
I pride myself on being a good judge of character.
to be in the pride of one's life.
A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.
Word Forms & Grammar
pride (countable and uncountable, plural prides)
pride (third-person singular simple present prides, present participle priding, simple past and past participle prided)
pride (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Pride
Origin of Pride
Origin 1: From Middle English pryde, pride, from Old English prȳde, prȳte (“pride”) (compare Old Norse prýði (“bravery, pomp”)), derivative of Old English prūd (“proud”). More at proud. The verb derives from the noun, at least since the 12th century.
Origin 2: From Middle English pryde, from Middle Low German lampride, from Medieval Latin lampreda.
How Do You Say Pride?
The standard pronunciation of pride is //pɹaɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Pride
Is pride a noun or a verb?
Pride is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for pride?
You can replace pride with words such as plume, preen and superbia. See the full list of pride synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of pride?
Antonyms of pride include humility, humbleness, shame and humiliation.
What is the plural of pride?
The plural of pride is prides.
What is the past tense of pride?
The past tense of pride is prided. The present participle is priding.