pride

1. n. A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called also prid, and sandpiper. Source: opted

2. n. 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. Source: opted

3. n. 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. Source: opted

4. n. Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain. Source: opted

5. n. 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. Source: opted

6. n. Show; ostentation; glory. Source: opted

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

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

9. v. t. To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to plume; -- used reflexively. Source: opted

10. v. i. To be proud; to glory. Source: opted

11. n. a feeling of self-respect and personal worth Source: wordnet

12. n. satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements Source: wordnet

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