English dictionary
pride
nounPronunciation
pɹaɪd
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
noun
- the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards
noun
- a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
noun
- satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
noun
- a group of lions
verb
- be proud of
Example sentences
he takes pride in his son's success
He prides himself on making it into law school