philosophical

4 definitions • 3 examples

relating to the study or writing of philosophy:

philosophical writings/essays

If you are philosophical in your reaction to something that is not satisfactory, you accept it calmly and without anger, understanding that failure and disappointment are a part of life.

relating to philosophy:

Pragmatism is a philosophical theory.

To be philosophical about something, esp. something disappointing, is to accept it calmly:

You just have to be philosophical about losing some games, because you can’t win them all.