pride
- Noun. The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
- Noun. A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.
- Noun. Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
- Noun. That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children etc.
- Noun. (zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
- Noun. Show; ostentation; glory.
- Noun. Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,.
- Noun. Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
- Noun. Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
- Noun. (zoology) A company of lions.
- Verb. (reflexive) To take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.
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