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fortitudinous

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[fawr-ti-tood-n-uhs, -tyood-] / ˌfɔr tɪˈtud n əs, -ˈtyud- /

adjective

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

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

Etymology

Origin of fortitudinous

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

Example Sentences

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Labour in a high spirit, duty done, and right service performed in fortitudinous temper—here was, not indeed a way out, but a way of erect living within.

From Critical Miscellanies, Vol. I Essay 2: Carlyle by Morley, John

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