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

  • (..) ...that's something. Anyway, the coach of the French team, Yves Gluant... ... came out for his customary ovation. It was quite the symbol of pride and victory for the French team. ... was Xania, the international pop star. They had been having quite a stormy affair. (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther