I. noun
1.
Synonyms: conceit 2, egoism, egotism, self-consequence, self-glory, self-importance, self-opinion, self-pride, swellheadedness, vainglory
Related Word: bighead, cockiness, overconfidence, self-assurance
Idioms: overweening pride
Antonyms: humility
2.
a reasonable or justifiable sense of one's worth or position
inhumane treatment in prison caused him to lose his pride
Synonyms: amour propre, self-esteem, self-regard, self-respect
Related Word: dignity, face, pridefulness, self-confidence, self-trust
Contrasted words: humiliation, mortification; shamefacedness
Antonyms: shame
3.
proud or disdainful behavior or actions
her snobbishness and overbearing pride were offensive
Synonyms: arrogance, disdain, disdainfulness, haughtiness, hauteur, loftiness, morgue, superbity, superciliousness
Related Word: condescension, snobbishness; contempt, scorn; insolence; smugness; pretentiousness
Idioms: haughty airs
Contrasted words: humbleness, modesty, unpretentiousness
Antonyms: humility
4.
Synonyms: best , choice, cream, elite, fat, flower, pick, prime, prize, top
Idioms: pride of the herd
II. verb
to congratulate (oneself) for something one is, has, or has done or achieved
he prides himself on his ancestry
Synonyms: pique, plume, preen
Related Word: boast, brag, crow, gasconade, vaunt; congratulate, felicitate
Antonyms: efface