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animose

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
an-i-mose
IPA
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: animos, animosus

Inflected Forms

more animose (comparative) most animose (superlative) animous (alternative)

Derived Forms

animoseness

Frequently Paired Words

animosity

Questions

What does animose mean?
Resolute and full of vigor; vehement.
Where does animose come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

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