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Synonyms for stoical

Grammar : Adj

Spell : stoh-i-kuhl

Phonetic Transcription : ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl

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Définition 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

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