Definition of priding:
(n) :
A sense of one's own worth; reasonable self-esteem and satisfaction (in oneself, in one's work, one's family, etc).
(n) :
The quality or state of being proud.
(n) :
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.
(n) :
Proud or disdainful behavior or treatment that reflects such an attitude (of haughtiness); arrogance.
(n) :
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
(n) :
Show; ostentation; glory.