philo·soph·i·cal also philo·soph·ic /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪkəl/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪk/ adjective
1 : of, relating to, or based on philosophy
▪ They got into a philosophical debate about what it means for something to be “natural.” ▪ Chinese philosophical texts 2 [more philosophical; most philosophical] : having a calm attitude toward a difficult or unpleasant situation
▪ He's trying to be philosophical about their decision since he knows he can't change it.
▪ They got into a philosophical debate about what it means for something to be “natural.” ▪ Chinese philosophical texts
▪ He's trying to be philosophical about their decision since he knows he can't change it.
— philo·soph·i·cal·ly /ˌfɪləˈsɑ:fɪkli/ adverb
▪ She's philosophically opposed to capital punishment. ▪ He accepted their decision philosophically.
▪ She's philosophically opposed to capital punishment. ▪ He accepted their decision philosophically.
