pride
//praɪd//
Noun
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.
She felt a sense of pride when her daughter graduated from university.
A sense of one's own worth and respect for oneself; self-esteem or dignity.
She has too much pride to ask for help.
An excessively high opinion of oneself; arrogance or conceit.
His pride prevented him from admitting his mistakes.
A group of lions forming a social unit.
A pride of lions rested in the shade during the hot afternoon.
The best or most impressive example of something; the finest specimen.
This rose garden is the pride of the town.
Verb
To take pride in something; to be especially proud of something about oneself.
She prides herself on her cooking skills.