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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : prahyd
Phonetic Transcription : praɪd



Definition of pride

Origin :
  • late Old English pryto, Kentish prede, Mercian pride "pride, haughtiness, pomp," from prud (see proud). There is debate whether Scandinavian cognates (Old Norse pryði, Old Swedish prydhe , Danish pryd, etc.) are borrowed from Old French (from Germanic) or from Old English. Meaning "that which makes a person or people most proud" is from c.1300. First applied to groups of lions late 15c., but not commonly so used until c.1930. Paired with prejudice from 1610s.
  • noun self-esteem
  • noun arrogance, self-importance
  • noun treasure; best
  • verb take pleasure in accomplishment
Example sentences :
  • Exactly in the measure that he indulged this would his pride smart.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Kiss me, my brother, and let my tears run only from my pride and joy!
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • But pride in things wrought is no reflex of a completed task.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • With her it was a matter of pride in having been a faithful steward.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Dearest Madam, forgive me: it was always my pride and my pleasure to obey you.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • There was a pride in the statement with regard to which my first feeling was a pang of envy.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Cassidy struggled with all his pride against the dominant fury this man hurled on him.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • We must cultivate the noble virtues that have their root in pride.
  • Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
  • The youth's pale face flushed with the pride of the skilled workman.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • From the height of pride and confidence he falls to utter hopelessness.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

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