How to Pronounce "philosophically"
word
ˌfɪɫəˈsɑfɪkəɫi/, /ˌfɪɫəˈsɑfɪkɫi
fi-luh-SAH-fik-uh-lee
fˌɪləsˈɒfɪkli
fi-luh-SOF-ik-lee
Definition
In a way that relates to philosophy or deep thinking about life, existence, or ideas. Also used to describe approaching something calmly and thoughtfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌfɪɫəˈsɑfɪkəɫi/, /ˌfɪɫəˈsɑfɪkɫi
British English
fˌɪləsˈɒfɪkli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-luh-SAH-fik-uh-lee
UK
fi-luh-SOF-ik-lee
Listen in Context
She answered the difficult question philosophically.
He looked at life philosophically after the accident.
They discussed the problem philosophically.
When bad things happen, he tries to think about them philosophically instead of getting upset.