Stoically

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.É™l.i/, /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.li/
• US IPA: /ˈstoÊŠ.ɪk.É™l.i/, /ˈstoÊŠ.ɪk.li/

Origin

From stoical + -ly.

Full definition of stoically

Adverb

1. In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
• 2010, Christopher Reich, Rules of Betrayal, chapter 41, page 208Frank Connor look the news stoically and, except for a sudden and nearly unnoticed grimace, with no outward show of emotion.
2. In an unfeeling manner that inwardly is unaffected by pain or distress.
• 1985, Larry Morton Gernsbacher, The Suicide Syndrome: Origins, Manifestations, and Alleviation of Human Self-destructiveness, page 143Regardless of how involved Carl outwardly appears, inside he holds himself stoically detached.
3. (philosophy) In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.

Related terms

• stoic
  Stoic
• stoical
• stoicism

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