pride

Definition

  • noun: a feeling that you respect yourself and deserve to be respected by other people
  • noun: the quality or state of being proud
  • verb: to indulge (as oneself) in pride
  • synonyms: self-respect, haughtiness, self-exaltation

Examples

  • The sight of her son holding the trophy filled her with 'pride'. [=made her very proud]

  • When his daughter's name was announced as the winner, he 'puffed up with pride'.

  • She spoke with 'pride' [=she spoke proudly] about her son's achievements.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Elliott and I offer to pay for your treatment... ...no strings attached. An offer which still stands, by the way. And you turn us down out of pride, whatever... ...and then you tell your wife that in fact we are paying for your treatment. Without our knowledge, against our will... (..)
    2009 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Peekaboo Season: 2 Episode 6