longanimidade
[lon-ga-ni-mi-DA-de]
nounfemininepl: longanimidades
forbearance, patience, magnanimity
1. The quality of being patient, tolerant, and forgiving; the ability to endure hardship or provocation with calm and composure
His longanimity in the face of constant criticism earned him great respect.
Sua longanimidade diante das críticas constantes lhe rendeu grande respeito.
2. Spiritual patience and endurance; the virtue of bearing wrongs without resentment
The saint's longanimity was tested during years of persecution.
A longanimidade do santo foi testada durante anos de perseguição.
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