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.
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