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philosophical

Pronunciation: [fɪləsˈɑfɪkəl]

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Context: "thought and belief"

(adjective) relating to the study of ideas about knowledge, existence, and the world. It’s about asking big questions like, 'Why are we here?' or 'What is the right thing to do?'

Example

She had a philosophical discussion about the meaning of life with her friends.

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He is not philosophical at all; he never thinks about deep questions.

Example

What philosophical ideas did you learn in school?

Context: "calm and composed"

(adjective) showing a calm attitude when facing difficult situations. This means staying calm and accepting what happens instead of getting upset.

Example

After losing the game, she took a philosophical approach and congratulated the winners.

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He was not philosophical about his failure; he became very upset.

Example

Can you be philosophical when things don’t go your way?

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