Definitions for PRIDEpraɪd

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

pride^*praɪd(n.; v.)prid•ed, prid•ing.

(n.)the state or quality of being proud; self-respect.
a feeling of gratification arising from association with something good or laudable:
civic pride.
a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority; conceit; arrogance.
conduct, bearing, etc., displaying such an opinion.
something that causes one to be proud:
Her paintings were the pride of the family.
the best of a group, class, etc.:
This bull is the pride of the herd.
a group of lions.
Category: Zoology
the most flourishing state or period; prime.
mettle in a horse.
splendor, magnificence, or pomp.
(v.t.)to indulge (oneself) in a feeling of pride (usu. fol. by on or upon):
He prides himself on his good memory.

Idioms for pride:

take pride in,to be proud of.
Category: Idiom

^* Syn: pride , conceit , egotism , vanity imply a favorable view of one's own appearance, advantages, achievements, etc., and often apply to offensive characteristics. pride is a lofty and often arrogant assumption of superiority in some respect: Pride must have a fall.conceit implies an exaggerated estimate of one's own abilities or attainments, together with pride: blinded by conceit.egotism implies an excessive preoccupation with oneself or with one's own concerns, usu. but not always accompanied by pride or conceit: Her egotism blinded her to others' difficulties.vanity implies self-admiration and an excessive desire to be admired by others: His vanity was easily flattered.

Origin of pride:

bef. 1000; ME (n.); OE prȳde (c. ON prȳthi bravery, pomp), der. of prūdproud

pride′ful•ness(n.)

Pridepraɪd(n.)

Thomas, died 1658, English soldier and regicide.
Category: Biography

Princeton's WordNet

pride, pridefulness(noun)
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
pride(noun)
satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
"he takes pride in his son's success"
pride(noun)
the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
pride(noun)
a group of lions
pride, superbia(verb)
unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
pride, plume, congratulate(verb)
be proud of
"He prides himself on making it into law school"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

pride(noun)ɪd
a feeling of dignity or respect for yourself
to hurt sb's pride
prideɪd
a feeling of pleasure because you or sb you know has achieved sth
the pride a mother feels in her children; I'm glad you're taking more pride in your work now.
prideɪd
the belief that you are too good or important to do sth; = arrogance
ignorance and pride
prideɪd
your favorite thing or person
My new bike was my pride and joy.
pride(verb)ɪd
to be pleased about sth you do very well
a woman who prides herself on her independence

Wiktionary

pride(Noun)
The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
pride(Noun)
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.
pride(Noun)
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
pride(Noun)
That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children etc.
pride(Noun)
The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
pride(Noun)
Show; ostentation; glory.
pride(Noun)
Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,
pride(Noun)
Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
pride(Noun)
Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
pride(Verb)
To take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.
I pride myself on being a good judge of character, but pride goes before the fall and I'm not a good judge of my own character so I'm often wrong without knowing it.
pride(Noun)
A company of lions.

Webster Dictionary

Pride(noun)
a small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called also prid, and sandpiper
Pride(noun)
the quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank, etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve, and often in contempt of others
Pride(noun)
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
Pride(noun)
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain
Pride(noun)
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc
Pride(noun)
show; ostentation; glory
Pride(noun)
highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life
Pride(noun)
consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast
Pride(verb)
to indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively
Pride(verb)
to be proud; to glory