Added 9 October 2026
pride
/pɹaɪd/ noun
In Latin: superbia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pride at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A feeling of self-respect and personal worth.
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Satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements.
he takes pride in his son's success
- The trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards.
verb
Origin
From Middle English pryde, pride, from Old English prȳde, prȳte (“pride”) (compare Old Norse prýði (“bravery, pomp”)), derivative of Old English prūd (“proud”). More at proud. The verb derives from the noun, at least since the 12th century.
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