pride

/praɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling of happiness and pride in something one has achieved or accomplished

“She took great pride in her work as a doctor.”

2. noun

a quality of self-respect or self-esteem

“He had a quiet pride in his accomplishments.”

3. noun

a feeling of satisfaction or pleasure derived from something

“The city took great pride in its new cultural center.”

4. noun

a group of lions or other animals that live together

“The pride of lions roamed the savannah.”

5. verb

to feel or show pride in something

“He took pride in his team’s victory.”

Synonyms

  • haughtiness
  • satisfaction
  • self-respect

Antonyms

  • humiliation
  • shame