noun
- plural of longanimity; the quality of being patient, forbearing, and enduring hardship with calm resolve; long-suffering patience.
Usage: formal; archaic or literary
Examples
- The saint's longanimities in the face of persecution inspired many believers.
- Her longanimities allowed her to endure years of hardship without complaint.
- The teacher demonstrated remarkable longanimities when managing the unruly classroom.
- Historical accounts praised the leader's longanimities during the prolonged conflict.
- Such longanimities are rarely seen in modern society, where instant gratification is expected.