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pride

Definition

  • noun: a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people
  • noun: the quality or state of being proud
  • verb: to indulge (as oneself) in pride
  • synonyms: self-respect, haughtiness, self-exaltation

Examples

  • The sight of her son holding the trophy filled her with 'pride'. [=made her very proud]

  • When his daughter's name was announced as the winner, he 'puffed up with pride'.

  • She spoke with 'pride' [=she spoke proudly] about her son's achievements.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No! I can still do this. I can still do it. One more kill. It's the only thing I know how to do. Bring pride to the district. Not that it matters. Please...! Attention. Attention Tributes. There has been a slight rule change. The previous provision (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games