Definition of pride

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Pride (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..

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Bridle :: Bridle (v. i.) To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up..
Indulge :: Indulge (v. t.) to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations;.
Ventosity :: Ventosity (n.) Quality or state of being ventose; windiness; hence, vainglory; pride..
Margosa :: Margosa (n.) A large tree of genus Melia (M. Azadirachta) found in India. Its bark is bitter, and used as a tonic. A valuable oil is expressed from its seeds, and a tenacious gum exudes from its trunk. The M. Azedarach is a much more showy tree, and is cultivated in the Southern United States, where it is known as Pride of India, Pride of China, or bead tree. Various parts of the tree are considered anthelmintic..
Air :: Air (n.) An artificial or affected manner; show of pride or vanity; haughtiness; as, it is said of a person, he puts on airs..
Pique :: Pique (v. t.) To pride or value; -- used reflexively.
Lofty :: Lofty (superl.) Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty..
Pique :: Pique (n.) A feeling of hurt, vexation, or resentment, awakened by a social slight or injury; irritation of the feelings, as through wounded pride; stinging vexation..
Lower :: Lower (a.) To bring down; to humble; as, to lower one's pride..
Prideful :: Prideful (a.) Full of pride; haughty.
Pride :: Pride (n.) Show; ostentation; glory.
Blast :: Blast (v. t.) Hence, to affect with some sudden violence, plague, calamity, or blighting influence, which destroys or causes to fail; to visit with a curse; to curse; to ruin; as, to blast pride, hopes, or character..
Surrebound :: Surquidry (n.) Overweening pride; arrogance; presumption; insolence.
Proud :: Proud (superl.) Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense.
Glory :: Glory (n.) That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honor; that which brings or gives renown; an object of pride or boast; the occasion of praise; excellency; brilliancy; splendor.
Vanity :: Vanity (n.) An inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride inspired by an overweening conceit of one's personal attainments or decorations; an excessive desire for notice or approval; pride; ostentation; conceit.
Puff :: Puff (v. t.) To inflate with pride, flattery, self-esteem, or the like; -- often with up..
Depression :: Depression (n.) Humiliation; abasement, as of pride..
Swell :: Swell (v. i.) To be puffed up or bloated; as, to swell with pride..
Proudness :: Proudness (n.) The quality of being proud; pride.
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