VERB + STOICALLY
bore, delivered, holds, look
PREP.
except
adv
In a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering or expressing complaint.
Frank Connor look the news stoically and, except for a sudden and nearly unnoticed grimace, with no outward show of emotion.
In an unfeeling manner that inwardly is unaffected by pain or distress.
Regardless of how involved Carl outwardly appears, inside he holds himself stoically detached.
In a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism.
Tom bore the pain stoically.
The anchorwoman delivered the news stoically.