A2 — Elementarynoun
orgoglio
pride
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fierezzasoddisfazionealterigiaboriasuperbia
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vergognaumiltàmodestiatimidezzapudore
Usage note
'Orgoglio' can be positive (pride in achievement) or negative (arrogance). 'Fierezza' is noble pride. 'Superbia' and 'boria' are negative (hubris/conceit). 'Soddisfazione' is satisfaction.
Example
"Era pieno di orgoglio per il successo dei suoi figli."
"He was full of pride at his children's success."
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