1. in a way that shows excessive pride or arrogance
Usage: often negative connotation
2. in a way that shows justified satisfaction or pleasure in one’s achievements
Usage: positive connotation

Examples

• He pridefully dismissed their suggestions without consideration.
• She walked pridefully across the stage to receive her diploma.
• The team captain pridefully held up the championship trophy.
• He pridefully refused to ask for help, even when struggling.
• The artist pridefully displayed her work at the gallery opening.
• She pridefully spoke of her daughter’s academic achievements.