Definition of LONGANIMITY

longanimity

Meanings

Noun

  • good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
  • Patience or tolerance in the face of adversity; forbearance, long-suffering.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin longanimitās, from longanimus, translating Ancient Greek μακροθυμία (makrothumía).

Synonyms

forbearance, patience

Antonyms

impatience

Scrabble Score: 17

longanimity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
longanimity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
longanimity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

longanimity is a valid Words With Friends word