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soberba

[so.ˈbɛɾ.bɐ]
nounfemininepl: soberbas
pride, arrogance, haughtiness
1. excessive pride or self-esteem; arrogance
His soberba prevented him from asking for help.
A soberba dele o impediu de pedir ajuda.
2. an attitude of superiority or disdain toward others
She treated everyone with soberba.
Ela tratava todos com soberba.
3. magnificence or grandeur (archaic usage)
The soberba of the palace impressed the visitors.
A soberba do palácio impressionou os visitantes.
NYC Slang
stuck-up attitude, big-headed behavior
Synonyms
orgulhoarrogânciaaltivezprepotênciavaidade
Antonyms
humildademodéstiasimplicidademansidão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
soberba
Standard usage, commonly understood
Portugal
soberba
Standard usage, more literary tone
General
orgulho excessivo
Alternative descriptive phrase

Related Idioms & Phrases

cheio de soberba (full of arrogance)
com soberba (with arrogance)
pecar de soberba (to be guilty of arrogance)
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