Stoically

//ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 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. 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. 3
    In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.
Adverb
  1. 1
    without emotion; in a stoic manner wordnet

Synonyms

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coldlydispassionatelyheavilypatientlyplacidlyquietly

Example

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"The anchorwoman delivered the news stoically."

Etymology

From stoical + -ly.

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