stoically

American

[stoh-ik-lee] / ˈstoʊ ɪk li /

adverb

in an austerely calm, philosophical way that shows fortitude, mastery of the emotions, and uncomplaining acceptance of destiny.

Gandhi inspired hundreds of millions to march unarmed—proudly, peacefully, and stoically—into hails of police batons and bullets to demand freedom.
We tell male children not to cry, to endure pain stoically.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of stoically

stoical ( def. ) + -ly

Vocabulary lists containing stoically

"Coming of Age in the Dawnland," Vocabulary from the historical excerpt

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Stoically, he makes the best of his plight.

From BusinessWeek • Nov. 2, 2012

Stoically, Padre Pio went about his work, saying "I am patient, I will wait."

From Time Magazine Archive

Stoically, they wrung out their sodden dinner jackets, changed clothes in the street before a curious mob and a swarm of newspaper photographers.

From Time Magazine Archive

Stoically heartbroken Tama vows to keep his photograph surrounded with flowers, not to let their sons forget him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Stoically, Le Gentil packed up his instruments and set off for the nearest port, but en route he contracted dysentery and was laid up for nearly a year.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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