Stoic
nounHow to pronounce Stoic:
Definition of Stoic:
- Stoic (noun):
- a member of a school of philosophy founded by zeno of citium about 300 b.c. holding that the wise man should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submissive to natural law
Synonyms for Stoic:
acquiescent
amiable
composed
constrained
docile
forbearing
long-suffering
obedient
obliging
passive
patient
resigned
restrained
submissive
tolerant
uncomplaining
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