Pride (Noun)
Meaning 1
A feeling of self-respect and personal worth.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
A group of lions.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The lioness watched over her pride with fierce devotion, protecting them from any potential threats.
- A pride of lions lazed in the shade, their golden coats glistening in the sunlight.
- The dominant male lion led his pride to a nearby watering hole, where they quenched their thirst.
- As the sun began to set, the pride of lions settled down together, their bellies full from a successful hunt.
- The lioness's pride was her family, and she would do anything to keep them safe and happy.
Meaning 3
The trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Meaning 4
Satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 5
Unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins).
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.