- Arrogant; disdainful.
- Highly pleased; elated.
pridefulness pride'ful·ness n.
Dictionary:
pride·ful (prīd'fəl) ![]() |
| Thesaurus: prideful |
adjective
| WordNet: prideful |
The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Synonyms: disdainful, haughty, lordly, sniffy, supercilious, swaggering
Meaning #2:
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
Synonyms: exultant, exulting, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphal, triumphant
| humble | |
| Ball at Savoy (1936 Musical Film) | |
| Merely Mary Ann (1931 Drama Film) |
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