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philosophically

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phil·o·soph·i·cal  (fl-sf-kl) also phil·o·soph·ic (-k)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a system of philosophy.
2. Characteristic of a philosopher, as in equanimity, enlightenment, and wisdom.
philo·sophi·cal·ly adv.
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Adv.1.philosophically - in a philosophic manner; "she took it philosophically"
2.philosophically - with respect to philosophy; "the movement is philosophically indebted to Rousseau"


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She philosophically noted dates as they came past in the revolution of the year; the disastrous night of her undoing at Trantridge with its dark background of The Chase; also the dates of the baby's birth and death; also her own birthday; and every other day individualized by incidents in which she had taken some share.
Tess of the d'Urbervilles - A Pure Woman by Hardy, Thomas View in context
To this Square answered; that it was impossible to discourse philosophically concerning words, till their meaning was first established: that there were scarce any two words of a more vague and uncertain signification, than the two he had mentioned; for that there were almost as many different opinions concerning honour, as concerning religion.
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling by Fielding, Henry View in context
" But he finished philosophically enough: "However, I got four portraits out of her, and I'm not sure if the last I was working on would ever have been a success.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
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