Pride Definition
pride
noun
- a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
- 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
- a group of lions
- unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins)
verb
- be proud of; "He prides himself on making it into law school"
"Pride" in song lyrics
See how pride is used in real songs:
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"Genuine I'm the only of my kind young black and full of pride"
504 Boyz f/ Magic — No Limit -
"The days go by, I try to swallow my pride"
Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize -
"-a face I can't hide- a face full of pride"
Aceyalone — The Faces
Words that rhyme with pride
Usage tips for "pride"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pride" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pride to find words that pair well.