English Explanatory Dictionary

animose

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.

Word forms

animose more animose most animose animous

Etymology

From Middle English animos, from Latin animosus (“full of courage, bold, spirited, proud”), from animus (“courage, spirit, mind”); see animus.

Related words

animosity

Derived words

animoseness
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