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
Examples of philosophical in a Sentence
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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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The Gemini moon stimulates Mercury and Jupiter, which turns up your philosophical side.
—USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
All were uncharacteristically ponderous—even philosophical—attempts by journalists to understand the watch.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
But Heretic’s philosophical tension is left dangling.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Philosophical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosophical. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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