English dictionary
prideful
adjectivePronunciation
ˈpɹʌɪdfəl
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
adjective
- having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Example sentences
rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
a triumphal success
a triumphant shout
some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines
haughty aristocrats
his lordly manners were offensive
walked with a prideful swagger
very sniffy about breaches of etiquette