a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, the achievements of those with whom one is closely associated, or from qualities or possessions that are widely admired

the team was bursting with pride after recording a sensational victory

the faces of the children's parents glowed with pride

he takes great pride in his appearance

consciousness of one's own dignity

he swallowed his pride and asked for help

confidence and self-respect as expressed by members of a group, typically one that has been socially marginalized, on the basis of their shared identity, culture, and experience

the bridge was lit up in rainbow colours, symbolic of LGBT pride

a celebration of Latino pride

the underlying theme of the song is black pride

the best state of something; the prime

in the pride of youth

a group of lions forming a social unit

the males in the pride are very tolerant towards all the cubs

be especially proud of (a particular quality or skill)

he prided himself on his honesty