{ } a. [ L. stoicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. stoïque. See Stoic, n. ] 1. Of or pertaining to the Stoics; resembling the Stoics or their doctrines. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Not affected by passion; manifesting indifference to pleasure or pain; especially, bearing pain, suffering, or bad fortune without complaint. -- Sto"ic*al*ly, adv. -- Sto"ic*al*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]