PRIDE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

late Old English prȳde ‘excessive self-esteem’, variant of prȳtu, prȳte, from prūd (see proud)

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

pleasure in things that do one credit

• the team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory
• the faces of the children's parents glowed with pride
• he takes great pride in his appearance

consciousness of one's own dignity

consciousness of one's dignity

• he swallowed his pride and asked for help

confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience

confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of group on basis of shared identity

• the bridge was lit up in rainbow colours, symbolic of LGBT pride
• a celebration of Latino pride
• the underlying theme of the song is black pride

the best state of something; the prime

prime of something

• in the pride of youth

a group of lions forming a social unit

group of lions

• the males in the pride are very tolerant towards all the cubs

be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill)

be especially proud of

• he prided himself on his honesty