Added 8 October 2026 long-suffering adjective Categories: Describing WordsObscure Words In Latin: longanimis Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about long-suffering at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint. His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good. noun Long endurance or patience. Related Words: patientenduringlong-sufferancetorturedtroubledstrickentormentedexperienceddramamartyrmartyredlongsuffering Back to today's word