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Grammar : Adj
Spell : stoh-i-kuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl



Definition of stoical

Origin :
  • mid-15c., in reference to philosophers, from stoic + -al (2). Related: Stoically. From 1570s as "indifferent to pleasure or pain."
  • As in indifferent : adj unfeeling, uninterested
  • As in patient : adj capable, willing to endure
  • As in philosophical/philosophic : adj calm, serene
  • As in resigned : adj enduring, passive
  • As in serene : adj calm, undisturbed
  • As in stoic/stoical : adj philosophic, calm
  • As in stoic : adj philosophic
  • As in unmoved : adj indifferent
  • As in impassive : adj aloof, cool
  • As in imperturbable : adj calm, collected
Example sentences :
  • One might call Cecily a stoical amorist, an erotic philosopher.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • The Timaeus also contains an anticipation of the stoical life according to nature.
  • Extract from : « Timaeus » by Plato
  • The sea spat at it—and stoical, it streamed with water as though he had been weeping.
  • Extract from : « The Nigger Of The "Narcissus" » by Joseph Conrad
  • With this stoical temper come moods of questioning reflection.
  • Extract from : « Oswald Langdon » by Carson Jay Lee
  • The simple, austere, stoical, heroic man she admired as one above her.
  • Extract from : « A History of French Literature » by Edward Dowden
  • Had he the stoical resignation of which he himself had given so many proofs?
  • Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
  • The Spaniard shrugged his shoulders with stoical resignation.
  • Extract from : « Wood Rangers » by Mayne Reid
  • He knew what was coming, and awaited Paul's pleasure with stoical resignation.
  • Extract from : « Captain Desmond, V.C. » by Maud Diver
  • Stoical School, 446; its philosophy a moral philosophy, 447.
  • Extract from : « Christianity and Greek Philosophy » by Benjamin Franklin Cocker
  • The Prior met all these horrible comments with a stoical calm.
  • Extract from : « Peter the Priest » by Mr Jkai

Synonyms for stoical

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