philosophic as an adjective: - 1
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philosophic
adjective
1 philosophic
Of or relating to philosophy or philosophers:
— Philosophical writing.
— A considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology.
synonym: philosophical.
Roget 826:
inexcitable†,
unexcitable;
imperturbable;
unsusceptible
etc.
(insensible)
823;
unpassionate†,
dispassionate;
cold-blooded,
irritable;
enduring
etc.
v.;
stoical,
Platonic,
philosophic,
staid,
stayed;
sober,
sober minded;
grave;
sober as a judge,
grave as a judge;
sedate,
demure,
cool-headed.
easy-going,
peaceful,
placid,
calm;
quiet as a mouse;
tranquil,
serene;
cool as a cucumber,
cool as a custard;
undemonstrative.
temperate
etc.
(moderate)
174;
composed,
collected;
unexcited,
unstirred,
unruffled,
undisturbed,
unperturbed,
unimpassioned;
unoffended†;
unresisting.
meek,
tolerant;
patient,
patient as Job;
submissive
etc.
725;
tame;
content,
resigned,
chastened,
subdued,
lamblike†;
gentle as a lamb;
suaviter in modo [Lat.];
mild as mothers milk;
soft as peppermint;
armed with patience,
bearing with,
clement,
long-suffering.
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Polish: filozoficzny
2 philosophic
Characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment:
— Philosophical resignation.
— A philosophic attitude toward life.
synonym: philosophical.
Polish: filozoficzny, refleksyjny
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