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- pronunciation:
- sto
ihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
showing little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences; unmoved; impassive.
The defendant was stoic throughout his trial.- antonyms:
- complaining, intolerant
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| definition 2: |
(cap.) of or pertaining to the philosophy of the Stoics.
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| related words: |
calm, passive, patient, phlegmatic, stolid |
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who shows little or no reaction to painful or pleasant experiences.
He's such a stoic; he simply bears his sadness without a tear or lament. |
| definition 2: |
(cap.) an adherent of an ancient Greek school of philosophy that advocated not being overly moved by the inevitable fortunes and misfortunes of life.
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