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单词 philosophical
释义

philosophical

adjective

phil·​o·​soph·​i·​cal ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl How to pronounce philosophical (audio)
 also  -ˈzä-
variants or less commonly philosophic
ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fik How to pronounce philosophical (audio)
 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 How to pronounce philosophical (audio)
 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.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

philosophical

adjective

phil·​o·​soph·​i·​cal ˌfi-lə-ˈsä-fi-kəl How to pronounce philosophical (audio)
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

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  • 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
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