Philosophical – To accept disappointment calmly

(Pronounced fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl)

To remember the definition of the word philosophical, use the following mnemonic:

Father Christmas filled a sock full (philosophical) of disappointing Christmas presents. The kid took it calmly.

Examples of philosophical in a sentence

Some people are quite philosophical about death.

She was philosophical when her party had to be cancelled.

Her date was late yet again, but she remained philosophical.