- A small European lamprey (Petromyzon branchialis); -- called
also prid, and sandpiper. - 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. - 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. - Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or
arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent
exultation; disdain. - 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. - Show; ostentation; glory. - Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory;
as, to be in the pride of one's life. - Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle;
wantonness; hence, lust; sexual desire; esp., an excitement of sexual
appetite in a female beast.
2 . Pride
[ v. i.]
- To be proud; to glory.
3 . Pride
[ v. t.]
- To indulge in pride, or self-esteem; to rate highly; to
plume; -- used reflexively.
Meaning of 'pride' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . pride
[ n]
Meaning (1): - satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements