Meaning Of The Word Stoic

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Stoic? Find Stoic meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Stoic Meaning

Stoic Definition
Stoic Definition

What's The Definition Of Stoic?

stoic
adjective: Stoic means the same as stoical.

Stoic in American English
adjective: of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity
noun: a member or adherent of the Stoic school of philosophy

Stoic in British English
adjective
adjective: of or relating to the doctrines of the Stoics
noun: a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium, holding that virtue and happiness can be attained only by submission to destiny and the natural law
noun: a person who maintains stoical qualities

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Moonseed ‐ any of a genus (Menispermum) of twining vines…
  • Translocation ‐ an act or instance of translocating; noun: a change…
  • Thare ‐ noun
  • Uncle Sam ‐ the U.S. (government or people), personified as…
  • Oil tank ‐ noun: any tank for containing or storing oil such…
  • Make a federal case of ‐ to exaggerate the importance of or make an issue…
  • Subshell ‐ noun: a group of electrons in an atom belonging…
  • DLitt ‐ abbreviation for: Doctor…
  • Chalutz ‐ noun: a member of an organization of immigrants…
  • Burpee ‐ noun: a squat thrust that starts and ends in a…