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more philosophic

ADJECTIVE

thinking deeply, rationally

Synonyms

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abstract cogitative deep erudite judicious learned logical pensive profound rational reflective sagacious sapient theoretical thoughtful wise

Antonyms

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excited imprudent irrational narrow-minded rash thoughtless unreasonable

ADJECTIVE

calm, serene

Synonyms

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collected commonsensical composed cool cool as cucumber enduring impassive imperturbable patient resigned stoical tranquil unagitated unflappable unmoved unruffled

Antonyms

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excited imprudent irrational narrow-minded rash thoughtless unreasonable

Example Sentences

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While Niffenegger’s book unpacks the human toll time travel extracts on a family, Wray’s story is more philosophic than cathartic.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2016

The more philosophic interpret kokusai-ka as an end to Japan's historic attempt to remain separate from the world and the beginning of an opening of Japanese hearts and minds to the international community.

From Time Magazine Archive

In its appeal to internationalism, the Keynes proposal struck a broader, more philosophic note than the American proposal.

From Time Magazine Archive

And by more philosophic I do not mean duller, but funnier; that is more varied.

From George Bernard Shaw by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

He not only half-humorously disclaims the 073 capacity for lofty themes, but, especially as he grows older and more philosophic, and perhaps less lyric, half-seriously attributes whatever he does to persevering effort.

From Horace and His Influence by Showerman, Grant