noun
pride
pryd
noun
1
A feeling of deep satisfaction or pleasure from one's own achievements, or those of someone close to you.
"Her parents beamed with pride at the graduation ceremony."
"He takes great pride in his work."
2
An excessive or arrogant sense of one's own importance.
"His pride wouldn't let him admit he was wrong."
3
A group of lions.
"A pride of lions rested in the shade of the acacia tree."
4
A celebration of LGBTQ identity and rights, often held as an annual parade or festival.
"Thousands marched in the city's Pride parade this year."
How to Use Pride
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong sense of satisfaction in yourself or others, an excess of self-importance, a group of lions, or the LGBTQ celebration.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "pride" (the noun, a group of lions) with "prize."
Common pairings
swallow your pride
take pride in
a pride of lions
Pride parade
Word Forms
prided past tense, Prides plural, Prides plural, prides singular
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Etymology
From Old English pryde/prytu, "pride," related to Old English prud ("proud").