pridefully

pride

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Definitions of pridefully word

noun pridefully a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc. 1
noun pridefully the state or feeling of being proud. 1
noun pridefully a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem. 1
noun pridefully pleasure or satisfaction taken in something done by or belonging to oneself or believed to reflect credit upon oneself: civic pride. 1
noun pridefully something that causes a person or persons to be proud: His art collection was the pride of the family. 1
noun pridefully the best of a group, class, society, etc.: This bull is the pride of the herd. 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English (noun); Old English prȳde (cognate with Old Norse prȳthi bravery, pomp), derivative of prūd proud

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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