fortitudinous

for·ti·tu·di·nous

[fawr-ti-tood-n-uhs, -tyood-]
adjective
having or showing fortitude; marked by bravery or courage.

Origin:
1745–55; < Latin fortitūdin- (stem of fortitūdō) fortitude + -ous

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fortitude (ˈfɔːtɪˌtjuːd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance
 
[C15: from Latin fortitūdō courage]
 
forti'tudinous
 
adj

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fortitudinous
from L. fortitudinem (nom. fortitudo; see fortitude) + -ous. Related: Fortitudinously.
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