Definition of pride

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Pride (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..

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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.
Swell :: Swell (v. i.) To be puffed up or bloated; as, to swell with pride..
Ruff :: Ruff (n.) An exhibition of pride or haughtiness.
Prideless :: Prideless (a.) Without pride.
Horn :: Horn (n.) A symbol of strength, power, glory, exaltation, or pride..
Devoid :: Devoid (v. t.) Destitute; not in possession; -- with of; as, devoid of sense; devoid of pity or of pride..
Boast :: Boast (n.) The cause of boasting; occasion of pride or exultation, -- sometimes of laudable pride or exultation..
Prideful :: Prideful (a.) Full of pride; haughty.
Insolence :: Insolence (n.) The quality of being insolent; pride or haughtiness manifested in contemptuous and overbearing treatment of others; arrogant contempt; brutal impudence.
Pride :: Pride (v. i.) To be proud; to glory.
Niobe :: Niobe (n.) The daughter of Tantalus, and wife of Amphion, king of Thebes. Her pride in her children provoked Apollo and Diana, who slew them all. Niobe herself was changed by the gods into stone..
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.
Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride..
Humiliation :: Humiliation (n.) The act of humiliating or humbling; abasement of pride; mortification.
Arrogantly :: Arrogantly (adv.) In an arrogant manner; with undue pride or self-importance.
Ventosity :: Ventosity (n.) Quality or state of being ventose; windiness; hence, vainglory; pride..
Bloated :: Bloated (p. a.) Distended beyond the natural or usual size, as by the presence of water, serum, etc.; turgid; swollen; as, a bloated face. Also, puffed up with pride; pompous..
Plume :: Plume (v.) A token of honor or prowess; that on which one prides himself; a prize or reward.
Vainglory :: Vainglory (n.) Excessive vanity excited by one's own performances; empty pride; undue elation of mind; vain show; boastfulness.
Indulge :: Indulge (v. t.) to give free course to; to give one's self up to; as, to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations;.
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