stoically

[ stoh-ik-lee ]

adverb

1. in an austerely calm, philosophical way that shows fortitude, mastery of the emotions, and uncomplaining acceptance of destiny:

   Gandhi inspired hundreds of millions to march unarmed—proudly, peacefully, and stoically—into hails of police batons and bullets to demand freedom.

   We tell male children not to cry, to endure pain stoically.

Other Words From

• non·sto·i·cal·ly adverb
• su·per·sto·i·cal·ly adverb
• un·sto·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stoically¹

stoical ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

But since they’d remained stoically silent on the topic for decades, he figured it probably wasn’t a good idea to ask.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitting alongside first base coach Clayton McCullough, he stoically studied an iPad with the scouting report for that day’s pitcher, formulating his daily plan of attack to try and steal a base.

From Los Angeles Times

Exuding a weary melancholy, the actor betrays an incongruous longing for the confessional, unflinchingly depicting the elderly Beckett stoically dragging his carcass to the finish line.

From Los Angeles Times

A gray-haired woman in a T-shirt stood stoically beside a large banner bearing a Bible quote with chapter and verse notation.

From Los Angeles Times

“She is stoically focused and calm. There is no stress whatsoever. Nothing. It’s just like, ‘Wow.

From Seattle Times