prideful

adjective

pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl 

: full of pride: such as

a

: disdainful, haughty

b

: exultant, elated

pridefully

ˈprīd-fə-lē 

adverb

pridefulness noun

Synonyms

• disdainful
• haughty
• highfalutin
• hifalutin
• lofty
• lordly
• proud
• superior

Examples of prideful in a Sentence

prideful intellectuals long considered rock music unworthy of serious study

at the wedding the prideful snobs ignored their poor relations

Recent Examples on the Web

The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the more prideful teams in the NBA. —C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024

But the Rebels — losers at LSU in overtime Oct. 12 — will face a prideful team playing for the final time in 2024 on its home field. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024

As the confident Sun argues with rash Mars at 4:15 am EDT, controlling our egos is difficult — watch out for prideful impulses! —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2024

What starts out as a cordial and pleasant discussion quickly becomes a wildly intricate game that preys upon confusion and fear, as Mr. Reed shares a plethora of history and knowledge that conflicts with the young women’s prideful beliefs. —Jeff Conway, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

prideful

adjective

pride·​ful ˈprīd-fəl 

: full of pride

pridefully

-fə-lē 

adverb

pridefulness noun