Pride
/pɹaɪd/
Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters
Definition of Pride
noun
- The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
- (often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
"He had pride of ownership in his department."
- Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
- That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children, etc.
- Show; ostentation; glory.
verb
- To take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it.
"I pride myself on being a good judge of character."
Anagrams of Pride
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
r1
i1
d2
e1
Total: 8 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pride
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pride"
Pride is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "pride" can be rearranged to form 3 other valid words.
Using "Pride" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pride" is a low-scoring word.