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prideful

[英] [ˈpraidful] [美] [ˈpraɪdfəl] 生词本

adj.

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"
  • "shaggy supercilious camels"
  • "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"