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.