 prideful |
||
| 1. | [ adjective ] having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy | |
| Synonyms: | swaggering supercilious haughty sniffy lordly disdainful | |
| Examples: | "some economists are disdainful of their colleagues in other disciplines" "haughty aristocrats" "his lordly manners were offensive" "walked with a prideful swagger" |
|
| Related terms: | proud | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success | |
| Synonyms: | triumphant exultant jubilant rejoicing triumphal exulting | |
| Examples: | "rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day" "a triumphal success" "a triumphant shout" |
|
| Related terms: | elated | |
