Definition of Longanimity

1. Noun. Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence.

Exact synonyms: Forbearance, Patience
Generic synonyms: Good Nature
Derivative terms: Longanimous, Patient
Antonyms: Impatience

Definition of Longanimity

1. n. Disposition to bear injuries patiently; forbearance; patience.

Definition of Longanimity

1. Noun. (rare) Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Longanimity

1. [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Longanimity

long ton
long trousers
long underwear
long vinculum
long vowel
long vowels
long wave
long ways, long lies
long weekend
long weekends
long whist
longa
longan
longanberry
longanimities
longanimity (current term)
longanimous
longanimously
longans
longar palm
longas
longbeak
longbeaks
longbeard
longbeards
longboard
longboarded
longboarder
longboarders
longboarding

Literary usage of Longanimity

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A New French and English Dictionary in Two Parts by William Cobbett (1833)
"... sf. longanimity, forbearance. Lu M; r, if. a tilling or strap'of leather. .... longanimity ..."

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