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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"We're just trying to live our lives, making things to enjoy," the 45-year-old architect and teacher explains stoically.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Pitino, who’s seen everything at least twice, took in the scene stoically, then walked over and shook hands with the Kansas bench, looking like a duffer conceding a putt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“She is stoically focused and calm. There is no stress whatsoever. Nothing. It’s just like, ‘Wow.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Gutierrez, seated at the defendant’s table, watched the video stoically.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2024

“We all won’t make it,” said Nala stoically.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

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