—n.
1 a a feeling of elation or satisfaction at achievements or qualities or possessions etc. that do one credit. b an object of this feeling.
2 a high or overbearing opinion of one's worth or importance.
3 (in full proper pride) a proper sense of what befits one's position; self-respect.
4 a group or company (of animals, esp. lions).
5 the best condition; the prime.
—v.refl. (foll. by on, upon) be proud of.
Phrases and idioms:
my, his , etc. pride and joy a thing of which one is very proud. pride of the morning a mist or shower at sunrise, supposedly indicating a fine day to come. pride of place the most important or prominent position. take pride (or a pride) in
1 be proud of.
2 maintain in good condition or appearance.
Derivatives:
prideful adj. pridefully adv. prideless adj.
Etymology: OE prytu, pryte, pryde f. prud PROUD
Useful english dictionary. 2012.