prided
Felt smugly satisfied
Prided is the past tense of pride, used reflexively with "on" or "upon" to describe taking satisfaction in something: She prided herself on her punctuality.
The construction always requires the reflexive—you pride yourself on something, never pride something directly.
Accomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
- featRemarkable act of skill
attainment · mastery · excellence · breakthrough · completion · fulfillment · victory · conquest
Valuing one's own worth
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- decorumFitting social conduct
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
integrity · propriety · decency · stature · bearing · composure · refinement · grace
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- convictionFirmly held belief
- poiseGraceful, unshakable calm
composure · assertiveness · determination · self-reliance · certainty · resoluteness · tenacity · fortitude
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- cultureCollective social practices
- rootsUnderground nutrient absorbers
legacy · family · bloodline · clan · dynasty · forebears · ancestors · inheritance
Gathered set of items
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
- prizeReward for winning
showpiece · centerpiece · keepsake · jewel · asset · property · belonging · investment
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- milestoneNotable event marking progress
feat · attainment · mastery · excellence · breakthrough · completion · fulfillment · victory · conquest · capstone
self-respect
Valuing one's own worth
poise · integrity · propriety · decency · stature · bearing · composure · refinement · grace · honor
self-assurance
Confidence in one's abilities
- boldnessFearless readiness to act
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
- convictionFirmly held belief
poise · composure · assertiveness · determination · self-reliance · certainty · resoluteness · tenacity · fortitude · courage
ancestry
Family line of descent
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- cultureCollective social practices
roots · legacy · family · bloodline · clan · dynasty · forebears · ancestors · inheritance · birthright
collection
Gathered set of items
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- acquisitionAct of obtaining something
prize · showpiece · centerpiece · keepsake · jewel · asset · property · belonging · investment · trophy
pridedshamed
Made to feel disgrace
humbled · humiliated · abased · debased · degraded
prideddeprecated
Formally advised against using
downplayed · minimized · effaced · dismissed · undervalued
- pride and joyMost treasured person or thing
- take prideFeel satisfaction in accomplishment
- swallow one's prideAccept wounded ego gracefully
- point of prideCherished personal accomplishment
- Pride and PrejudiceRegency courtship novel
- national prideEsteem for one's country