English

Adverb

stoically ‎(comparative more stoically, superlative most stoically)

1. In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
   • 2010, Christopher Reich, Rules of Betrayal, chapter 41, page 208

     Frank Connor look the news stoically and, except for a sudden and nearly unnoticed grimace, with no outward show of emotion.

2. In an unfeeling manner that inwardly is unaffected by pain or distress.
   • 1985, Larry Morton Gernsbacher, The Suicide Syndrome: Origins, Manifestations, and Alleviation of Human Self-destructiveness, page 143

     Regardless of how involved Carl outwardly appears, inside he holds himself stoically detached.

3. (philosophy) In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.

Related terms

• stoic / Stoic
• stoical
• stoicism

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• callosity