fortitudinous

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

adjective

having or showing fortitude; marked by bravery or courage.

Origin of fortitudinous

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

Example sentences from the Web for fortitudinous

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

    The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4 |George W. M. Reynolds