philosophical

/ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
    • The class discussed philosophical questions like 'What is truth?'
    • His philosophical approach to science helped him see the bigger picture.
    • She wrote a philosophical essay about the meaning of life.
  2. Having a calm and accepting attitude toward difficult situations, as if thinking deeply about life.
    • Grandpa is very philosophical about getting older.
    • She took a philosophical view of the delay, saying 'These things happen.'
    • After losing the game, he was surprisingly philosophical about it.
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