Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense prides, present participle priding, past tense, past participle prided
1. uncountable noun
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you havedone something good or possess something good.
...the sense of pride in a job well done. [+ in]
We take pride in offering you the highest standards. [+ in]
They can look back on their endeavours with pride.
Synonyms: satisfaction, achievement, fulfilment, delight More Synonyms of pride
2. uncountable noun
Pride is a sense of the respect that other people have for you, and that you have for yourself.
Davis had to salvage his pride.
It was a severe blow to Kendall's pride.
Synonyms: self-respect, honour, ego, dignity More Synonyms of pride
3. uncountable noun
Someone's pride is the feeling that they have that they are better or more important than other people.
[disapproval]
His pride may still be his downfall.
Synonyms: conceit, vanity, arrogance, pretension More Synonyms of pride
4. verb
If you prideyourself on a quality or skill that you have, you are very proud of it.
Smith prides himself on being able to organise his own life. [V pron-refl + on]
Doyle prides himself on his accuracy. [V pron-refl on -ing/n]
5. countable noun [usually NOUNof noun]
A pride of lions is a group of lions that live together.
6.
See one's pride and joy
7.
See pride of place
8.
See to swallow one's pride
More Synonyms of pride
pride in British English
(praɪd)
noun
1.
a feeling of honour and self-respect; a sense of personal worth
2.
excessive self-esteem; conceit
3.
a source of pride
4. (usually capital)
a.
a movement encouraging self-respect and camaraderie among members of a particular group, esp LGBT+ people
b.
an event celebrating LGBT+ culture
5.
satisfaction or pleasure taken in one's own or another's success, achievements, etc (esp in the phrase take (a) pride in)
6.
the better or most superior part of something; flower
7.
the most flourishing time
8.
a group (of lions)
9.
the mettle of a horse; courage; spirit
10. archaic
sexual desire, esp in a female animal
11. archaic
display, pomp, or splendour
12. pride of place
verb
13. (tr; foll by on or upon)
to take pride in (oneself) for
14. (intransitive)
to glory or revel (in)
Derived forms
prideful (ˈprideful)
adjective
pridefully (ˈpridefully)
adverb
Word origin
Old English prӯda; related to Latin prodesse to be useful, Old Norse prūthr stately; see proud
Pride in British English
(praɪd)
noun
Thomas. died 1658, English soldier on the Parliamentary side during the Civil War. He expelled members of the Long Parliament hostile to the army (Pride's Purge, 1648) and signed Charles I's death warrant
Pride in American English
(praɪd)
Thomasdied 1658; Eng. army officer: in 1648 brought about the expulsion (Pride's Purge) of over 100 Royalist & Presbyterian Members of Parliament
pride in American English
(praɪd)
noun
1.
a.
an unduly high opinion of oneself; exaggerated self-esteem; conceit
b.
haughty behavior resulting from this; arrogance
2.
proper respect for oneself; sense of one's own dignity or worth; self-respect
3.
delight or satisfaction in one's own or another's achievements, in associations, etc.
4.
a person or thing in which pride is taken
5.
the best of a class, group, society, etc.; pick; flower
6.
the best part; prime
in the pride of manhood
7.
mettle (in a horse)
8.
a.
a group or family (of lions)
b. Informal
any impressive group
9. Archaic
a.
magnificence; splendor
b.
ornament
10. Obsolete
sexual desire
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈprided or ˈpriding
11. Rare
to make proud
Idioms:
pride oneself on
SYNONYMY NOTE: pride refers either to a justified or excessive belief in one's own worth, merit, superiority,etc. [she takes pride in her accuracy]; conceit always implies an exaggerated opinion of oneself, one's achievements, etc. [blinded by her overweening conceit]; vanity suggests an excessive desire to be admired by others for one's achievements, appearance,etc. [his vanity is wounded by criticism]; vainglory implies extreme conceit as manifested by boasting, swaggering, arrogance, etc. [the vainglory of a conquering general]; self-esteem implies a high opinion of oneself, often higher than is held by others
OPPOSITE: humility
Derived forms
prideful (ˈprideful)
adjective
pridefully (ˈpridefully)
adverb
pridefulness (ˈpridefulness)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE pryte < prut, proud
More idioms containing
pride
swallow your pride
COBUILD Collocations
pride
civic pride
dented pride
enormous pride
feel pride
fierce pride
hurt pride
immense pride
national pride
patriotic pride
restore pride
salvage pride
take pride in
Examples of 'pride' in a sentence
pride
The tears came from joy and pride.
The Sun (2016)
That collapse was another blow to national pride and caused widespread disruption in freight shipments worldwide.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It shall take pride of my place on my wall.
The Sun (2016)
People identify with that and feel a sense of pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Today it's home to a vibrant cultural scene buoyed by evident civic pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They will also look back with pride at their association with the race which no one can deny they have helped to resurrect.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The UK takes pride in being the most open economy in the world.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They go back to their big houses in their big cars, they do not have to worry much about local pride or bragging rights.
The Sun (2016)
He was appointed OBE in 2002 and took great pride in the fact that he had rebuilt his football career.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
We take great pride in our modernity and sophistication.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Where is the pride and glory in that?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This is a whole new area for civic pride.
The Sun (2009)
They had joined their fortunes to his out of a rash sense of honour and pride.
Arthur Herman THE SCOTTISH ENLIGHTENMENT: The Scots' Invention of the Modern World (2002)
It said that we wear our national pride lightly.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She had a sense of pride and integrity.
The Sun (2011)
You could feel people take pride in what they were doing.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We hope to instil some pride back in this jersey.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It was all about pride and courage.
Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991)
On his shelves one book holds pride of place.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And maybe a tiny bit of pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Yet people need jobs and a sense of pride as much there as anywhere else.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The garden was my pride and joy and took us years to complete.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Which is why pride was so important yesterday.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The sense of purpose and pride displayed is palpable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He said he looked back on that phase of his life with pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We have three teenage daughters who are a source of great pride and frustration.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is also one small ray of warm civic pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Winning should be a given against a bunch of seasoned veterans with little to play for but personal pride.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If only our pampered footballers had the same pride and desire to win when they compete on the international stage.
The Sun (2014)
It has also inspired a sense of personal pride, of which he could barely be more deserving.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
I served with pride, glory and honour for 14 years.
The Sun (2008)
Quotations
Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fallBible: Proverbs
And the Devil did grin, for his darling sin Is pride that apes humilitySamuel Taylor ColeridgeThe Devil's Thoughts
Word lists with
pride
sin
In other languages
pride
British English: pride /praɪd/ NOUN
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
He felt a sense of pride after he had finished the job.
American English: pride
Arabic: فَخْر
Brazilian Portuguese: orgulho
Chinese: 骄傲
Croatian: ponos
Czech: pýcha
Danish: stolthed
Dutch: trots
European Spanish: orgullo
Finnish: ylpeys
French: fierté
German: Stolz
Greek: περηφάνεια
Italian: orgoglio
Japanese: 誇り
Korean: 긍지
Norwegian: stolthet
Polish: duma
European Portuguese: orgulho
Romanian: mândrie
Russian: гордость
Latin American Spanish: orgullo
Swedish: stolthet
Thai: ความภาคภูมิใจ
Turkish: gurur
Ukrainian: гордість
Vietnamese: sự tự hào
British English: pride VERB
If you pride yourself on a quality or skill that you have, you are very proud of it.
He prides himself on being able to organise his own life.
American English: pride
Brazilian Portuguese: orgulhar-se
Chinese: 以…而自豪
European Spanish: enorgullecerse
French: enorgueillir
German: sich rühmen
Italian: essere orgoglioso
Japanese: 誇りにする
Korean: ~을 자랑스러워하다
European Portuguese: orgulhar-se
Latin American Spanish: enorgullecerse
All related terms of 'pride'
civic pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
feel pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
hurt pride
Pride is a sense of the respect that other people have for you, and that you have for yourself.
self-pride
pride in one's status , possessions , etc; self-esteem
dented pride
Pride is a sense of the respect that other people have for you, and that you have for yourself.
fierce pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
immense pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
London pride
a saxifragaceous plant, a hybrid between Saxifraga spathularis and S. umbrosa, having a basal rosette of leaves and pinkish-white flowers
restore pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
salvage pride
Pride is a sense of the respect that other people have for you, and that you have for yourself.
Barbados pride
a tropical African and Asian tree, Adenanthera pavonina , of the legume family, having feathery foliage and bearing red seeds that are used in beadwork
enormous pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
national pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
patriotic pride
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
pride-of-India
→ chinaberry (sense 1 )
pride of place
If something takes pride of place , it is treated as the most important thing in a group of things.
Pride's Purge
the expulsion from the Long Parliament of members hostile to the army by Thomas Pride (died 1658) in 1648
take pride in
Pride is a feeling of satisfaction which you have because you or people close to you have done something good or possess something good.
pride oneself on
to be proud of
swallow your pride
to decide to do something even though it is shameful or embarrassing , and you would prefer not to
one's pride and joy
Someone or something that is your pride and joy is very important to you and makes you feel very happy .
to swallow one's pride
If you swallow your pride , you decide to do something even though you think it will cause you to lose some respect.
to pride o.s. on sth/on doing sth因某事/做某事而自豪 (yīn mǒushì/zuò mǒushì ér zìháo)
to take (a) pride in sb/sth因某人/某事而自豪 (yīn mǒurén/mǒushì ér zìháo)
to take a pride in doing sth以做某事为(為)豪 (yǐ zuò mǒushì wéi háo)
to have or take pride of place (Brit) 占(佔)据(據)头(頭)等重要的位置 (zhànjù tóuděng zhòngyào de wèizhì)
All related terms of 'pride'
to humble sb's pride
打掉某人的傲气(氣) dǎdiào mǒurén de àoqì
to swell with pride
( liter ) 充满(滿)自豪 chōngmǎn zìháo
to swallow one's pride
放下架子 fàngxià jiàzi
a glow of pride/satisfaction
自豪/满(滿)意的心情 zìháo/mǎnyì de xīnqíng
to glow with pleasure/pride
洋溢着(著)喜悦(悅)/自豪之情 yángyìzhe xǐyuè/zìháo zhī qíng
to have or take pride of place
( Brit ) 占(佔)据(據)头(頭)等重要的位置 zhànjù tóuděng zhòngyào de wèizhì
to take a pride in doing sth
以做某事为(為)豪 yǐ zuò mǒushì wéi háo
to pride o.s. on sth/on doing sth
因某事/做某事而自豪 yīn mǒushì/zuò mǒushì ér zìháo
to take (a) pride in sb/sth
因某人/某事而自豪 yīn mǒurén/mǒushì ér zìháo
1 (noun)
Definition
satisfaction in one's own or another's success or achievements
the sense of pride in a job well done
Synonyms
satisfaction
She felt a small glow of satisfaction.
achievement
It is the achievement of these goals that will bring lasting peace.
fulfilment
I will allow no hesitation in the fulfilment of the reforms.
delight
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
content
Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content.
pleasure
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
joy
Salter shouted with joy.
gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
2 (noun)
Definition
a sense of dignity and self-respect
Her rejection was a severe blow to his pride.
Synonyms
self-respect
Any man with self-respect would have resigned.
honour
He brought honour and glory to his country.
ego
He had a massive ego and would never admit he was wrong.
dignity
Admit that you were wrong. You won't lose dignity.
self-esteem
Poor self-esteem is at the centre of many difficulties.
self-image
self-worth
amour-propre (French)
3 (noun)
Definition
an excessively high opinion of oneself
His pride may still be his downfall.
Synonyms
conceit
He knew, without conceit, that he was considered a genius.
vanity
Some people, motivated by vanity, choose not to use sun block.
arrogance
At times, the arrogance of those in power is quite blatant.
pretension
We liked him for his honesty and lack of pretension.
presumption
snobbery
social and educational snobbery
morgue (French)
hubris
a tale of how an honourable man was afflicted with hubris
smugness
self-importance
egotism
his amazing blend of egotism, superciliousness and stupidity
self-love
hauteur
She had been put off by his hauteur.
pretentiousness
haughtiness
She lacks the arrogance and haughtiness of so many musical artists.
loftiness
vainglory
superciliousness
bigheadedness (informal)
Opposites
modesty
,
humility
,
meekness
4 (noun)
Definition
one of the better or most admirable parts of something
This glittering dress is the pride of her collection.
Synonyms
elite
a government comprised mainly of the elite
pick
These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country.
best
choice
flower
the flower of the artistic set.
prize
cream
The event was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.
glory
boast
treasure
Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.
jewel
Barbados is a perfect jewel of an island.
gem
Castel Clara was a gem of a hotel.
pride and joy
idiom
See pride yourself on something
Quotations
Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall [Bible: Proverbs]And the Devil did grin, for his darling sin Is pride that apes humility [Samuel Taylor Coleridge – The Devil's Thoughts]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of achievement
Definition
the successful completion of something
It is the achievement of these goals that will bring lasting peace.
Synonyms
fulfilment,
effecting,
performance,
production,
execution,
implementation,
completion,
accomplishment,
realization,
attainment,
acquirement,
carrying out or through
in the sense of amour-propre
Synonyms
self-respect,
pride,
dignity,
morale,
self-esteem,
faith in yourself
in the sense of arrogance
At times, the arrogance of those in power is quite blatant.
Synonyms
conceit,
pride,
swagger,
pretension,
presumption,
bluster,
hubris,
pomposity,
insolence,
hauteur,
pretentiousness,
high-handedness,
haughtiness,
loftiness,
imperiousness,
pompousness,
superciliousness,
lordliness,
conceitedness,
contemptuousness,
scornfulness,
uppishness (British, informal),
disdainfulness,
overweeningness
Synonyms of 'pride'
pride
Explore 'pride' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of content
Definition
peace of mind
Once he'd retired, he could potter about the garden to his heart's content.
Synonyms
satisfaction,
peace,
ease,
pleasure,
comfort,
peace of mind,
gratification,
contentment
in the sense of cream
Definition
the best part of something
The event was attended by the cream of Hollywood society.
Synonyms
best,
elite,
prime,
pick,
flower,
the crème de la crème
in the sense of delight
Definition
extreme pleasure
To my delight, the plan worked perfectly.
Synonyms
pleasure,
joy,
satisfaction,
comfort,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
felicity,
glee,
gratification,
rapture,
gladness
in the sense of dignity
Definition
sense of self-importance
Admit that you were wrong. You won't lose dignity.
Synonyms
self-importance,
pride,
self-esteem,
morale,
self-respect,
self-worth,
self-regard,
self-possession,
amour-propre
in the sense of ego
Definition
a person's opinion of his or her own worth
He had a massive ego and would never admit he was wrong.
Synonyms
self-esteem,
self-confidence,
self-respect,
self-image,
self-worth,
self-assurance,
self-importance
in the sense of egotism
Definition
concern only for one's own interests and feelings
his amazing blend of egotism, superciliousness and stupidity
Synonyms
self-centredness,
self-esteem,
vanity,
superiority,
self-interest,
selfishness,
narcissism,
self-importance,
self-regard,
self-love,
self-seeking,
self-absorption,
self-obsession,
egocentricity,
egomania,
self-praise,
vainglory,
self-conceit,
self-admiration,
conceitedness
in the sense of flower
Definition
the best or finest part
the flower of the artistic set.
Synonyms
elite,
best,
prime,
finest,
pick,
choice,
cream,
height,
the crème de la crème,
choicest part
in the sense of fulfilment
I will allow no hesitation in the fulfilment of the reforms.
Synonyms
achievement,
effecting,
implementation,
carrying out or through,
end,
crowning,
discharge,
discharging,
completion,
perfection,
accomplishment,
realization,
attainment,
observance,
consummation
in the sense of gem
Definition
a person or thing regarded as precious or special
Castel Clara was a gem of a hotel.
Synonyms
treasure,
pick,
prize,
jewel,
flower,
pearl,
masterpiece,
paragon,
humdinger (slang),
taonga (New Zealand)
in the sense of gratification
Eventually they recognized him, much to his gratification.
Synonyms
satisfaction,
delight,
pleasure,
joy,
thrill,
relish,
enjoyment,
glee,
kick or kicks (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of haughtiness
She lacks the arrogance and haughtiness of so many musical artists.
Synonyms
pride,
arrogance,
disdain,
airs,
contempt,
conceit,
pomposity,
aloofness,
hauteur,
snobbishness,
loftiness,
superciliousness,
contemptuousness
in the sense of hauteur
Definition
haughtiness
She had been put off by his hauteur.
Synonyms
haughtiness,
pride,
arrogance,
airs,
dignity,
contempt,
disdain,
snobbishness,
loftiness,
stateliness,
superciliousness,
affectedness
in the sense of honour
Definition
fame or glory
He brought honour and glory to his country.
Synonyms
prestige,
credit,
reputation,
glory,
fame,
distinction,
esteem,
dignity,
elevation,
eminence,
renown,
repute,
high standing
in the sense of hubris
Definition
pride or arrogance
a tale of how an honourable man was afflicted with hubris
Synonyms
pride,
vanity,
arrogance,
conceit,
self-importance,
haughtiness,
conceitedness
in the sense of jewel
Definition
a person or thing regarded as precious or special
Barbados is a perfect jewel of an island.
Synonyms
treasure,
wonder,
prize,
darling,
pearl,
gem,
paragon,
pride and joy,
taonga (New Zealand)
in the sense of joy
Definition
deep happiness and contentment
Salter shouted with joy.
Synonyms
delight,
pleasure,
triumph,
satisfaction,
happiness,
ecstasy,
enjoyment,
bliss,
transport,
euphoria,
festivity,
felicity,
glee,
exuberance,
rapture,
elation,
exhilaration,
radiance,
gaiety (old-fashioned),
jubilation,
hilarity,
exaltation,
ebullience (old-fashioned),
exultation,
gladness,
joyfulness,
ravishment
in the sense of pick
Definition
the best
These boys are the pick of the under-15 cricketers in the country.
Synonyms
best,
prime,
finest,
tops (slang),
choicest,
flower,
prize,
elect,
pride,
elite,
cream,
jewel in the crown,
the crème de la crème
in the sense of pleasure
Definition
a feeling of happiness and contentment
We exclaimed with pleasure when we saw them.
Synonyms
happiness,
delight,
satisfaction,
enjoyment,
bliss,
gratification,
contentment,
gladness,
delectation (formal)
in the sense of pretension
Definition
the quality of being pretentious
We liked him for his honesty and lack of pretension.
Synonyms
affectation,
hypocrisy,
conceit,
show,
airs,
vanity,
snobbery,
pomposity,
self-importance,
ostentation,
pretentiousness,
snobbishness,
vainglory,
showiness
in the sense of self-esteem
Definition
respect for or a favourable opinion of oneself
Poor self-esteem is at the centre of many difficulties.
Synonyms
self-respect,
confidence,
self-confidence,
courage,
vanity,
boldness,
self-reliance,
self-assurance,
self-regard,
self-possession,
amour-propre,
faith in yourself,
pride in yourself
Additional synonyms
in the sense of snobbery
social and educational snobbery
Synonyms
arrogance,
airs,
pride,
pretension,
condescension,
snobbishness,
snootiness (informal),
side (British, slang),
uppishness (British, informal)
in the sense of treasure
Definition
a person who is highly valued
Charlie? Oh he's a treasure, he's so kind.
Synonyms
angel,
darling,
find,
star (informal),
prize,
pearl,
something else (informal),
jewel,
gem,
paragon,
one in a million (informal),
one of a kind (informal),
nonpareil
in the sense of vanity
Definition
a feeling of pride about one's appearance or ability
Some people, motivated by vanity, choose not to use sun block.