philosophical

philosophical
adjective
1)

a philosophical question

Syn:
theoretical, metaphysical
2)

a philosophical mood

Syn:
thoughtful, reflective, pensive, meditative, contemplative, introspective, ruminative; formal cogitative
3)

he was philosophical about losing the contract

Syn:
calm, composed, cool, collected, 'calm, cool, and collected', self-possessed, serene, tranquil, stoical, impassive, dispassionate, phlegmatic, unperturbed, imperturbable, unruffled, patient, forbearing, long-suffering, resigned, rational, realistic

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