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Definition of stoical

stoical

/ˈstoʊ.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:stoically
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1

Enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings or complaining.

Example

"She remained remarkably stoical throughout the long and difficult recovery process."

2

Relating to or characteristic of the Stoics or their ancient philosophical school.

Example

"His essays frequently draw upon stoical doctrines regarding virtue and self-control."

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• Rhymes for stoical

• Nearby Words

stodgy
stogie
stoic
stoical
stoically
stoicism
stoke

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'Stoic', which comes via Latin from Ancient Greek 'Stōikos', referring to the 'Stoa Poikilē' (Painted Porch) in Athens where the philosopher Zeno of Citium taught in the 3rd century BC.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stoical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stoical
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