FinnHun Finnish-Hungarian-English on-line dictionary and thesaurus

n The quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc., which manifests itself in lofty airs, distance, reserve and often contempt of others.

n (context|often with of or in) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense.

n Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct; insolent exultation; disdain; hubris.

n That of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem, or of arrogant and presumptuous confidence, as beauty, ornament, noble character, children etc.

n (zoology) The small European lamprey species Petromyzon branchialis.

n Show; ostentation; glory.

n Highest pitch; elevation reached; loftiness; prime; glory,

n Consciousness of power; fullness of animal spirits; mettle; wantonness.

n Lust; sexual desire; especially, excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast.

n (zoology) A company of lions.

v (reflexive) To take or experience pride in something, be proud of it.