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1.nounThe 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.
2.noun(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."He had pride of ownership in his department."
3.nounProud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.
4.nounThat 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.
5.nounShow; ostentation; glory.
6.nounHighest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,"to be in the pride of one's life."
7.nounConsciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.
8.nounLust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.
9.noun(collective) A company of lions or other large felines."A pride of lions often consists of a dominant male, his harem and their offspring, but young adult males 'leave home' to roam about as bachelors pride until able to seize/establish a family pride of their own."
10.nounThe small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.
11.nounAlternative letter-case form of Pride.
12.verbTo take or experience pride in something; to be proud of it."I pride myself on being a good judge of character."