pride

Definitions

• The quality or state of being proud; an unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, looks, wealth, importance etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.
• (often with of or in) 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; hubris.
• That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-congratulation; 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,
• Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
• Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
• (zoology) A company of lions or other large felines.
• (zoology) The small European lamprey species .