longevous en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /lɔnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ (Canada, US)
- /lɒŋˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ (UK)
- /lɑnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ (Canada, US)
- /lɒnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/ (UK)
Etymology
From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) + aevum (“age”).
Meanings
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(rare) Long-lasting, especially of life.
And they are dangerous because when worn they make their wearer look ridiculous and contemptible to those not enthralled by the same fashion; and when their moment has passed they take up precious closet space, taunting you and making you lament of money that should have been spent on something more longevous.
2006, Nicholas Antongiavanni [pseudonym; Michael Anton], The Suit: A Machiavellian Approach to Men's Style, New York: HarperCollins Publishers, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 52:Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most longevous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more longevous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
centenarian · longevity · age
Synonyms
Translations (3)
bg дълголетен (long-lasting) · de langlebig (long-lasting) · pl długowieczny (long-lasting)