Longanimity

Pronunciation: /lɔŋˈænəməti/

Definitions of longanimity

noun the quality of being patient and tolerant in the face of delay or provocation

Example Sentences

A1 Patience is important when practicing longanimity.

A2 She showed great longanimity in dealing with difficult customers.

B1 The teacher's longanimity helped the students understand the difficult concept.

B2 His longanimity in the face of adversity was truly admirable.

C1 The diplomat's longanimity during the negotiations was crucial in reaching a peaceful resolution.

C2 Her longanimity in the face of criticism demonstrated her strength of character.

Examples of longanimity in a Sentence

formal The diplomat showed great longanimity in the face of difficult negotiations.

informal She had to practice longanimity when dealing with her stubborn coworker.

slang I can't believe his longanimity in putting up with that annoying customer.

figurative Cultivating longanimity is like building a shield against frustration and impatience.

Grammatical Forms of longanimity

• past tense: longanimityed
• plural: longanimities
• comparative: more longanimity
• superlative: most longanimity
• present tense: longanimity
• future tense: will longanimity
• perfect tense: have longanimityed
• continuous tense: is longanimitying
• singular: longanimity
• positive degree: longanimity
• infinitive: to longanimity
• gerund: longanimitying
• participle: longanimityed

Origin and Evolution of longanimity

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'longanimity' comes from the Latin word 'longanimitas', which is derived from 'longus' meaning 'long' and 'animus' meaning 'mind' or 'spirit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval Latin to refer to patience or endurance, 'longanimity' evolved over time to also encompass the idea of forbearance and the ability to remain calm in the face of adversity.