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stoic

UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/

Translations

stoicnoun
stoics
pl
UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/
stoïcienAu sens de disciple de la philosophie stoïcienne.
Marcus Aurelius is one of the most famous Stoics in history.
Marc Aurèle est l’un des stoïciens les plus célèbres de l’histoire.
She remained a stoic even when the news was devastating.
Elle est restée stoïque même lorsque la nouvelle a été dévastatrice.
Synonyms
calm person
ascetic
ascet
impassive person
unemotional person
phlegmatic person
stolid person
imperturbable person
stoicadjective
more stoic
Comp.
most stoic
Super.
UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/
Despite the harsh conditions, the stoic soldier remained calm and composed.
Malgré les conditions difficiles, le soldat stoïque est resté calme et maître de lui.
Additional translations
stoïcienEmployé surtout au sens philosophique.
Synonyms
detached
indifferent
composed
calm
phlegmatic
impassive
unemotional
Antonyms
expressive
emotional
reactive

Definitions

stoicnoun
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
She remained a stoic even when the news was devastating.
A follower of the ancient Greek philosophical school of Stoicism.
Marcus Aurelius is one of the most famous Stoics in history.
stoicadjective
Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining.
Despite the harsh conditions, the stoic soldier remained calm and composed.
Relating to the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno, or to its principles and adherents.
Stoic ethics places a strong emphasis on cultivating virtue.
Relating to the ancient Greek school of philosophy of Stoicism, or to its principles and teachings.
Stoic ethics emphasizes living in harmony with nature and reason.
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