What is the denotative meaning of proud?

Feeling or manifesting pride, in a good or bad sense, Possessing or showing too great self-esteem; overrating one's Excellences; hence, arrogant; haughty; lordly; presumptuous., Having a feeling of high self-respect or self-esteem; exulting (in); elated; -- often with of; as, proud of one's country., Giving reason or occasion for pride or self-gratulation; worthy of admiration; grand; splendid; magnificent; admirable; ostentatious., Excited by sexual desire; -- applied particularly to the females of some animals.