stoic

UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/

Translations

stoicnoun
stoics
pl
UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/
Synonyms
impassive person
unemotional person
phlegmatic person
stolid person
imperturbable person
calm person
stoicadjective
more stoic
Comp.
most stoic
Super.
UK
/ˈstəʊ.ɪk/
US
/ˈstoʊ.ɪk/
He maintained a stoic expression despite the chaos around him.
Он сохранял стоическое выражение лица, несмотря на хаос вокруг.

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.