STOICALLY Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

stoically

adverb

Definition of stoically

as in calmly

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Recent Examples of stoically Lawrence scolded the council members, who sat stoically through dozens of speeches. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 His wife, Lois, stoically drove to the site and spent more than two hours on the air with KFI talking about the accident and her husband. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 During the ovation, Schrader stood up stoically and grew emotional, with tears swelling in his eyes. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 Turner sat stoically as the unanimous verdict was read in court. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 But Burke did not look over at the victim’s parents, who sat stoically in the courtroom in the row right in front of me. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026 Friday night at Truist Park, the pitcher the Mets once considered to be an ace stood stoically in front of the media as he was asked about being moved to the bullpen. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 July 2026 Part of the footage showed the president standing up straight, stoically, while a massive laser light show exploded throughout Madison Square Garden. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026 Martínez watches stoically, especially when Andreeva goes on one of her tirades. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 June 2026

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Adverb

The rescue's latest update shows just how far the once-elusive mustang has come — with Outlaw calmly wearing a saddle for the first time.

— CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
While four Brewers pitchers combined on a three-hitter and the defense made nearly every big play, Milwaukee’s lineup calmly worked counts, pounded 10 hits through the Padres’ defense and manufactured enough runs to head home smiling.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of calmly

Adverb

After hearing the gunshots, Joe runs upstairs, not to escape or get help, but to impassively document the atrocities, including a shot of the birthday boy’s mother, Catherine (Costanza Andrade), in her final harrowing moments.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Sep. 2026
The bare, symmetrical peak rises impassively over the entire landscape.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

Definition of impassively

Adverb

His point was that, much like the sun or rain or death, the laws of nature fell indifferently on everyone, regardless of their wealth or status.

— Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Not the typical tacky amusement park with cigarette-smoking carnies indifferently pulling the levers on rides battered from being hauled from place to place.

— Mark Lane, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of indifferently

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Nury Martinez blithely mispronounced Eunisses Hernandez’s name while cackling about the first-time candidate’s challenge to Cedillo.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
While the tone may often feel blithely throwaway, the filmmaking is never careless.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of blithely

Adverb

Unfortunately, there are too many cases in which an individual is chosen casually and lacks the necessary skills.

— Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026
Chromebooks casually offer a handful of advantages over regular computers, starting with faster startup times and response rates.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of casually

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The outcry came after a left-wing account on X posted a video, dated Thursday, showing two National Guard members standing nonchalantly by a ballot drop box.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
In the video, the popular streamers Maya Higa and FaZe Adapt sit together on a log, chatting nonchalantly as a massive grizzly bear lumbers toward them.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of nonchalantly

Adverb

Moody’s exists to price risk dispassionately for bond investors, not to editorialize about fairness.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Meanwhile, the best general managers approach moves dispassionately with a franchise’s long-term outlook balanced against the win-now crowd.

— Scott Turick, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

Definition of dispassionately

Adverb

The shari is balanced, lightly sweet and subtly salty with a savoriness that enhances whatever fish is draped over its surface.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Add mushrooms to skillet; cook over medium-high, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2026

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