PRIDING Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word priding. (close relations)
Definition of PRIDING
Best Alternative Words for PRIDING
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| boasting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • speaking of yourself in superlatives | ||||||||
| glorying | verbv | |||||||
noun • a state of high honor • brilliant radiant beauty • an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint verb • rejoice proudly | ||||||||
| vaunting | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • extravagant self-praise verb • show off | ||||||||
| congratulate | verbv | |||||||
verb • say something to someone that expresses praise • express congratulations • be proud of • pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement | ||||||||
| plume | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness • a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament • the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds verb • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • be proud of • deck with a plume • clean with one's bill • form a plume • dress or groom with elaborate care | ||||||||
| pridefulness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of self-respect and personal worth | ||||||||
| superbia | nounn | |||||||
noun • unreasonable and inordinate self-esteem (personified as one of the deadly sins) | ||||||||
