 longanimous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment | |
| Synonyms: | forbearing | |
| Examples: | "seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression" "was longanimous in the face of suffering" |
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| Related terms: | patient | |
| Similar spelling: |
longanimity |
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