a feeling of delight or satisfaction arising from some action, achievement or, possession, or relationship
parental pride
a consciousness of one's own worth and dignity; self-respect
an excessive sense of one's own importance; conceit
Pride was his downfall
a source of pride
(treated as sing. or pl) the best in a group or class
This pup is the pride of the litter
(treated as sing. or pl) a group of lions
pride of place
the most prominent or first position
The trophy was given pride of place on the mantelpiece
somebody's pride and joy
a person or thing that is a particular source of pride and pleasure to somebody
prideful adj
[Old English pryde from prūd: see proud]