longanimous
- adjective
- /ˌlɔŋˈænɪməs/
- Formal
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longánimo
- Despite the harsh criticism, she remained longanimous and refused to retaliate.
Examples
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The longanimous leader handled the crisis with grace.
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He was admired for his longanimous response to repeated provocation.
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In times of trouble, a longanimous spirit can inspire others to endure adversity.
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She remained longanimous despite the difficult circumstances.
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Despite the harsh criticism, she remained longanimous and refused to retaliate.
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He was admired for his longanimous response to repeated provocation.
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In times of trouble, a longanimous spirit can inspire others to endure adversity.
Synonyms
3
3.7
Calm and not easily annoyed or angry
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7.2
Being calm and patient when other people make them angry
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9.5
Calm and steady in difficult situations
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7.3
A calm person who does not get angry or upset easily
Calm and steady in a difficult or dangerous situation
Antonyms
How Patient
Surface Forms
Morphology
longanimous = longanim + ous
Although historically analyzable into elements meaning 'long' + 'soul/spirit' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous', these components are not productive or recognizable to an average B1 learner, so the modern meaning 'patient, slow to anger' cannot be reliably derived from familiar English parts.
Etymology
Longanimous comes from Latin parts long- meaning 'long' and animus meaning 'spirit' or 'mind', and the same root is in English animate, which is about life or spirit. That's why longanimous gives the idea of a 'long-souled' person who stays calm for a long time, so it means patient and slow to get angry or fight back.