Word meaning
stoic
adjective · STOH-ik
What does stoic mean?
Stoic means enduring pain or hardship without complaining or showing feelings.
Stoic in a sentence
“She remained stoic through the long recovery.”
Synonyms for stoic
- uncomplaining
- patient
- impassive
Where does stoic come from?
From the Stoa Poikilē, the "painted porch" in Athens where the philosopher Zeno taught.
How to remember stoic
- Say it out loud a few times: STOH-ik.
- Write one sentence of your own using stoic, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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