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

  • (..) What are you telling him Mufasa? Mufasa?...Simba? Ha ha ha ha ha. That's very good. Ha ha ha... Zazu. Yes? Sir. News from the underground. Now, this time-- Sire! Hyenas!! In the Pride Lands! Zazu, take Simba home. Oh Dad, can't I come? No, son. I never get to go anywhere. then you can chase those slobbering, mangy, stupid poachers from dawn until dusk. Hey Uncle Scar, guess what! I despise guessing games. I'm going to be king of Pride Rock. Oh goodee. My Dad just showed me the whole kingdom, and I'm going to rule it all. Heh heh. A monkey's uncle. (..)
    1994 The Lion King