单词	philosophical
释义	philosophical adjective phil·​o·​soph·​i·​cal ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl   also  -ˈzä- variants or less commonly philosophic ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fik   also  -ˈzä- 1 a : of or relating to philosophers or philosophy b : based on philosophy 2 : characterized by the attitude of a philosopher specifically : calm or unflinching in the face of trouble, defeat, or loss philosophically ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-k(ə-)lē   also  -ˈzä- adverb Example Sentences They got into a philosophical debate about what it means for something to be “natural.” He's trying to be philosophical about their decision since he knows he can't change it. Recent Examples on the Web Chance is philosophical when asked if his 3-year-old son may one day run the business. Scott Mcmurren, Anchorage Daily News, 2 July 2022 Here, the action and humor – of raising children, in this case – offer Hershovitz opportunities to expound upon an assortment of philosophical principles related to rights, punishment, knowledge, infinity, and more. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 May 2022 Surprising civic values, fresh philosophical principles. Zadie Smith, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2022 Johnson, 58, has tried to sound philosophical about his exit. Jill Lawless, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Aug. 2022 Each takes emerging facts to their extreme, often absurd conclusions; both are fundamentally philosophical — though each has time for exhilarating idiocy — and in imagining what might be, each takes the measure of what is. Ed Stockly, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 Some people in the conservative legal movement are more philosophical about the consequences of overturning Roe. Emma Green, The New Yorker, 24 July 2022 Hansen said the new document is meant to represent a philosophical shift in how the district will approach Covid-19. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2022 Many of the changes have been philosophical and are difficult to measure. Jamiles Lartey, NBC News, 6 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing philosophical philosophical analysis philosophical analysis Kids Definition philosophical adjective phil·​o·​soph·​i·​cal ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl  variants also philosophic -ˈsä-fik 1 : of or relating to the study of basic ideas about knowledge, right and wrong, reasoning, and the value of things 2 : showing wisdom and calm when faced with misfortune philosophical adjective variants also philosophic as in analytic being, given to, or marked by deep thinking especially about fundamental questions of the world A philosophical person by nature, she spent many hours in deep thought about the great mysteries of life. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance analytic logical rational analytical introspective serious retrospective thoughtful somber solemn earnest self-reflective melancholy reflective sombre contemplative serious-minded preoccupied weighty meditative sober purposeful grave deliberate musing sedate severe pensive ruminative cogitative abstracted absentminded broody ruminant Antonyms & Near Antonyms frivolous flippant goofy silly thoughtless scatterbrained harebrained flighty unthinking unreflective mindless brainless featherbrained light-headed See More
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