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LONGANIMOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does longanimous mean?
• LONGANIMOUS (adjective)
The adjective LONGANIMOUS has 1 sense:
1. showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
Familiarity information: LONGANIMOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
Synonyms:
forbearing; longanimous
Context example:
was longanimous in the face of suffering
Similar:
patient (enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance)
Derivation:
longanimity (good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence)
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