Stimulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.timulus. Definition. noun, plural: stimuli. (1) (physiology) A detectable change in the internal or external environment. (2) (physiology) That which influences or causes a temporary increase of physiological activity or response in the whole organism or in any of its parts.
Pride is an inwardly directed emotion that carries two antithetical meanings. With a negative connotation pride refers to a foolishly and irrationally corrupt sense of one's personal value, status or accomplishments, used synonymously with hubris.
These verbs all mean to speak with pride, often excessive pride, about oneself or something related to oneself. Boast is the most general: We confide [that is, have confidence] in our strength, without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it (Thomas Jefferson). Brag implies exaggerated claims and often an air of insolent superiority: He bragged about his grades.