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animose

The English word “animose” has 1 meaning listed here.

adjective

  1. 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.

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