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The correct spelling is pride.
How to pronounce pride
/pɹaɪd/
nounIPA: /pɹaɪd/
Say it like: Pri-de
The correct spelling is pride. The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty… For example: "He had pride of ownership in his department."
Usage Examples
“He had pride of ownership in his department.”
“to be in the pride of one's life.”
“A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
- 2.(often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
- 3.Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
- 4.That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
- 5.Show; ostentation; glory.
verb
- 1.To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
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