Pride

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1. Noun

A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called also prid, and sandpiper.

2. 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 in contempt of others.

3. 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.

4. Noun

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain.

5. 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.

6. Noun

Show; ostentation; glory.

7. Noun

Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory; as, to be in the pride of one's life.

8. Noun

Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.

9. Verb

To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively.

10. Verb

To be proud; to glory.

11. Noun

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone

12. Noun

satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements; "he takes pride in his son's success"
Vocabulary classified under Emotion and tone
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