Synonyms for Pride
Definition of 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
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "pride"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like congratulate, plume, preen can replace "pride" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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