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prided


Meanings
  • having a sense of pride or self-satisfaction

    - "She took pride in her garden."
    - "He felt a sense of pride when he graduated."

Rhymes
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died , tide , ride , hide , tide , side , guide
Homophones
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  1. proud (en) : feeling or having a sense of pride or self-satisfaction


Variants
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pride , prided , prided herself on , prides , priding
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{"term"=>"prideful", "definition"=>"characterized by or having an excessive amount of pride or self-satisfaction", "part_of_speech"=>"adjective", "examples"=>["He was known for his prideful attitude towards his work.", "The prideful lion saw his reflection in the water and roared proudly."]}


Etymology
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The word 'pride' comes from the Old English word 'pride', which meant 'a high or overweening opinion of one's own abilities, merits, or worth'.


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  1. Pride is one of the seven deadly sins in Christian theology.

  2. The term 'pride' comes from the Old English word 'pride', which meant 'a high or overweening opinion of one's own abilities, merits, or worth'.

  3. In the United States, National Pride Day is observed on August 31 to promote self-esteem and pride in one's own accomplishments and contributions to society.


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In many cultures, pride is seen as a positive trait, indicating confidence, self-respect, and self-worth. However, excessive pride, also known as hubris, can be considered a negative trait, indicating an overweening or arrogant belief in one's own abilities, merits, or worth, which can lead to conflict, misunderstanding, and personal or professional harm.

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