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- [stoh-i-kuh l]
- /ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl/
- /ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
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- [stoh-i-kuh l]
- /ˈstoʊ ɪ kəl/
Definitions of stoically word
- adjective stoically impassive; characterized by a calm, austere fortitude befitting the Stoics: a stoical sufferer. 1
- adjective stoically (initial capital letter) of or relating to the Stoics. 1
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Origin of stoically
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at Stoic, -al1
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Parts of speech for Stoically
noun
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preposition
conjunction
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stoically popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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stoically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stoically
adverb stoically
- fatalistically — the acceptance of all things and events as inevitable; submission to fate: Her fatalism helped her to face death with stoic calm.
- gamely — in a game or plucky manner: They struggled gamely.
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