Glory in their minds vs Pride

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Glory in their minds

Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Pride

Top 1,000 (very common)B2noun
Most common: Pride
 Glory in their mindsPride
Pronunciation🇬🇧 //ˈɡlɔːri ɪn ðeə maɪndz//🇺🇸 //ˈɡlɔri ɪn ðɛr maɪndz//🇬🇧 /["/praɪd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/praɪd/"]/
MeaningA strong feeling of pride or admiration in someone's thoughts.A feeling of happiness about yourself or someone you care about.
ExampleThey felt a sense of glory in their minds after winning the championship.She felt a deep sense of pride after completing the marathon.
RegisterNeutralNeutral
How commonBeyond 10,000 (less common)Top 1,000 (very common)
CEFR level-B2
Part of speechnoun
Collocationsfeel glory, achieve glory, celebrate gloryfierce, great, justifiable, feel, have, swell with, with pride, pride in, a cause for pride, a matter for pride, a source of pride, great, family, masculine, have, hurt, wound, out of pride, through pride, a matter of pride, a sense of pride, with your pride intact
Antonyms-shame, humility
Common mistakesConfused with 'glory of their minds' which changes the meaning., Misused in contexts where a negative feeling is meant.Confused with 'prideful' vs 'proud', Using as a verb incorrectly, e.g., 'I pride to be a teacher', Mixing up 'pride' with 'arrogance'
Usage notesThis phrase is often used in a positive context to describe someone's feelings or thoughts about achievements or virtues. It's less common in informal conversation but can appear in literature.Used when someone feels good about their achievements or qualities. Avoid in context where humility is more appropriate; pride can be seen as negative in some cultures.

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Frequently asked questions: Glory in their minds vs Pride

What's the difference between Glory in their minds and Pride?

Glory in their minds: A strong feeling of pride or admiration in someone's thoughts. Pride: A feeling of happiness about yourself or someone you care about.

Which is more common: Glory in their minds and Pride?

Pride is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Glory in their minds: They felt a sense of glory in their minds after winning the championship. Pride: She felt a deep sense of pride after completing the marathon.

Can I use Glory in their minds and Pride interchangeably?

Not always. Glory in their minds and Pride are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.

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