stoically

adverb

Definition of stoicallynext
as in calmly

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  1. nonchalantly
  2. lightly
  3. easily
Adverb
  • The French bulldog, who is based in the U.K., was captured standing in his garden nonchalantly as his neighbors let off a series of fireworks to mark Guy Fawkes Night.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • When 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days star Tigerlily just nonchalantly dropped more than $25,000 on a watch, viewers had only one question in mind: what the hell does this woman do for work?
    Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of nonchalantly
Adverb
  • Watch the interview above and check out the transcript of the conversation below, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
    Andy Mills, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Over the past few months Trump has survived two apparent assassination attempts, including one on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left him lightly injured and killed a rally attendee.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of lightly
Adverb
  • The drive to be an egalitarian and the drive to be an elite don’t sit easily with each other.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
  • But as recently as last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom — who opposed the ballot measure — said those funds were secured with specific plans in mind, and cannot be easily redirected or cashed out to fulfill the pledges of Proposition 36.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of easily
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stoicism

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