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

  • (..) This is really the fastest you can play, you worthless himey fuck? No wonder mommy ran out on you. Get off the fucking kit. And here comes Mr. Gay pride of the Upper Western side himself Unfortunately this is not a Bette Midler Concert, we'll not be serving Cosmopolitan and Baked Alaska (..)
    2014 Whiplash