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fortitudinous

[ fawr-ti-tood-n-uhs, -tyood- ]

adjective

  1. having or showing fortitude; marked by bravery or courage:

    The pillars stand tall, like fortitudinous soldiers, guarding the vast expanse of desert.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fortitudinous1

First recorded in 1745–55; from Latin fortitūdin- (stem of fortitūdō ) + -ous; fortitude, -ous

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Example Sentences

He has been ailing lately—and he thought that this happy and fortitudinous event would be too much for his nerves.

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