pride — a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction from one's achievements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction from one's achievements
Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's smartphone skills are her pride and joy.
- He takes great pride in his perfectly organized sock drawer.
- Teachers take pride in their students' success.
pride
NOUN[/praɪd/]
a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction from one's achievements
a young graduate in cap and gown holds up their diploma with a beaming smile and raised fist. Their chest puffed out and head held high as they savor this crowning moment. Their parents in the audience stand and cheer with tears of joy streaming down their faces. The graduate's younger sibling points excitedly at their accomplished older brother or sister. the deep pleasure and satisfaction felt from achieving this major milestone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pride derives from Old English 'pryde', originally meaning 'glorious or magnificent action' or 'splendid appearance'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the dual meanings of justified self-respect and arrogant conceit, reflecting a semantic shift from external grandeur to internal emotional states.
Breakdown
The word descends directly from Old English 'pryde' (magnificence, splendor), which likely developed from the adjective 'prud' or related to Proto-Germanic roots meaning 'useful' or 'worthy', eventually narrowing to denote both laudable self-esteem and blameworthy arrogance.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's smartphone skills are her pride and joy.”
“He takes great pride in his perfectly organized sock drawer.”
“Teachers take pride in their students' success.”
“Don't let pride prevent you from asking for help.”
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