pride

/pɹaɪd/noun
Elementary
1

A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).

2

An unreasonable overestimation of one's own superiority in terms of talents, or looks, wealth, importance, etc., which comes across as being haughty, lofty, and often showing contempt of others; exaggerated self-worth.

3

Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.

4

Something or someone of which one is proud; that which is the source of self-congratulation and self-esteem (whether reasonable or arrogant), for example

5

Show; ostentation; glory.

6

Highest level or rank; (figurative) elevation reached; loftiness or glory.

7

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

8

Lust or heat; sexual desire (especially in a female animal)

9

A company of lions or other large felines.

10

Alternative letter-case form of Pride (“festival for LGBT people”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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