Stoically
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
"Frank 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.
"Regardless of how involved Carl outwardly appears, inside he holds himself stoically detached."
- 3 In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.
Adverb
- 1 without emotion; in a stoic manner wordnet
Example
More examples"The anchorwoman delivered the news stoically."
Etymology
From stoical + -ly.