philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

reflective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abstract logical metaphysical profound rational thoughtful

WEAK

calm composed deep learned resigned serene stoic temperate wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete irrational material objective physical real stupid unreasonable

Example Sentences

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I don’t know why I’m being so philosophical.

From Los Angeles Times

But there’s a philosophical sisterhood at play as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their position too has a long philosophical tradition dating back as far as Plato.

From BBC

But they first have to disentangle a complex web of emotional, philosophical and practical considerations.

From BBC

The flip side is the philosophical questions at the heart of this debate.

From BBC