Pride: meaning, definitions and examples

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pride

 

[ praษชd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired.

Synonyms

dignity, satisfaction, self-esteem

Examples of usage

  • I take great pride in my work.
  • She felt a surge of pride in her daughter's success.
  • He swallowed his pride and asked for help.
Context #2 | Noun

group

A group of lions forming a social unit.

Synonyms

group, herd, pack

Examples of usage

  • A pride of lions lounged in the shade.
  • The pride was led by a dominant male.
Context #3 | Verb

satisfaction

Be especially proud of a particular quality or skill.

Synonyms

cherish, esteem, value

Examples of usage

  • She prides herself on her honesty.
  • He prides himself on his ability to listen.

Translations

Translations of the word "pride" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orgulho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stolz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebanggaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ช‡ใ‚Š (hokori)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fiertรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orgullo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gurur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž๋ถ€์‹ฌ (jabushim)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎุฑ (fakhr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrdost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrdosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช„ๅ‚ฒ (jiฤo'ร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ponos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stolt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ (amaqoba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qรผrur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orgullo

Word origin

The word 'pride' has its origins in the Old English term 'prศณda', meaning 'proud.' It has evolved over time to encompass both a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure in one's achievements and a group of lions. The concept of pride as a positive emotion has been explored in various philosophical and psychological contexts. In the animal kingdom, pride refers to a social unit of lions led by a dominant male. The word has rich historical and cultural associations, symbolizing both personal accomplishment and collective strength.

See also: proud.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,119, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.