stoically
Pronunciations (6)
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/ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/
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/ˈstəʊ.ɪk.li/
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/ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/
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/ˈstoʊ.ɪk.li/
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ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i
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ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i
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Adverb
In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
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Frank Connor look the news stoically and, except for a sudden and nearly unnoticed grimace, with no outward show of emotion.
In an unfeeling manner that inwardly is unaffected by pain or distress.
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Regardless of how involved Carl outwardly appears, inside he holds himself stoically detached.
In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.
Adverb
without emotion; in a stoic manner
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he stoically accepted all suffering
Word forms
more stoicallymost stoically