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prideful

pri·de·ful

UK/ˈpɹʌɪdfəl/ rare us

adjective

1.

having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

  • “some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other social disciplines”
  • “haughty aristocrats”
  • “his lordly manners were offensive”
  • “walked with a prideful swagger”
  • “very sniffy about breaches of etiquette”
  • “his mother eyed my clothes with a supercilious air”
  • “a more swaggering mood than usual” W.L.Shirer
2.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

  • “rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day”
  • “a triumphal success”
  • “a triumphant shout”

Origin

From Middle English pridefulle, prydefull, equivalent to pride + -ful.

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