philosophical
adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/
/-ˈsɑː.fɪ-/ Definition
C2 relating to the study or writing of philosophy: philosophical writings/essaysPhilosophy C2 If you are philosophical in your reaction to something that is not satisfactory, you accept it calmly and without anger, understanding that failure and disappointment are a part of life.Accepting and agreeing reluctantlyAccepting and agreeingApproving and approvalTolerating and enduringCoping and not copingDealing with things or people
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Synonyms and related words:
- bear with sb phrasal verb
- bearable adjective
- bide verb
- come to terms with sth idiom
- endurance noun
- lump verb
- pecker noun (STAY HAPPY)
- put up with sth/sb phrasal verb
- resign yourself to sth phrasal verb
- stand up to sth phrasal verb
- stew (in your own juice) idiom
- stick it out phrasal verb
- stomach verb
- sweat it out idiom
- tolerance noun (ABILITY TO DEAL WITH)
- tolerate verb (DEAL WITH)
- tough sth out phrasal verb
- wait sth out phrasal verb
- weather the storm idiom
- withstand verb
Topic:
Tolerating and enduring
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