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.

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Etymology

Origin of stoically

stoical ( def. ) + -ly

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

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stoically

"We'll have to prepare again," Pradeep told his father stoically.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Williams’s older sister, Venus, sat stoically in the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

"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

A gray-haired woman in a T-shirt stood stoically beside a large banner bearing a Bible quote with chapter and verse notation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

It just sits there stoically being a wireless set.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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