English · Emotions & Feelings
pride-feeling
praɪd
[praɪd]
a feeling of satisfaction in achievement
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A deep pleasure from one's own or another's accomplishments; can also mean excessive self-regard.
Example
She felt great pride when her son graduated.
She felt great pride when her son graduated.
Etymology
From Old English 'pryto', related to 'prud' meaning 'proud'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used both positively (satisfaction) and negatively (conceit).
Literary Heritage
Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813) explores both senses of the word.