longevous

From Latin longaevus, from longus (“long”) +‎ aevum (“age”).

• (UK) IPA^(key): /lɒnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/, /lɒŋˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
• (US, Canada) IPA^(key): /lɑnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/, /lɔnˈd͡ʒiː.vəs/
• Rhymes: -iːvəs

longevous (comparative more longevous, superlative most longevous)

1. (rare) Long-lasting, especially of life.

   Grandfather was incredibly longevous: he lived to be 105 years old.

• long-lived, permanent; see also Thesaurus:lasting

• longevously

• age
• centenarian
• longevity