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