phlegmatic
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8.8
- adjective
- /flɛɡˈmætɪk/
:
flemático
- I elbowed my phlegmatic lawyer, Ernie, in the ribs, but he was not amused.
- a phlegmatic father
- the most phlegmatic
He talks about some people being phlegmatic and overcharged with moisture, others being parched and dried up.
- He talks about some people being phlegmatic and overcharged with moisture, others being parched and dried up.
Examples
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His phlegmatic nature allows him to remain calm in stressful situations.
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Would nothing move this phlegmatic woman to wonder?
Fiction book (1993) -
There was something reposeful, solid, phlegmatic about this.
Fiction book (1999) -
Consuelo was definitely the most phlegmatic.
Fiction book (2002) -
That's Henry for you, phlegmatic, but seething inside, brilliant mind, brilliant.
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I was startled to find that I missed Irvane's phlegmatic presence.
Fiction book (2002) -
Despite their peaceful and phlegmatic appearance, they can prove vicious if sufficiently provoked.
Academic text (1991) -
On first meeting, Bill would seem disconcertingly phlegmatic, yet longer acquaintance revealed a lively sense of humor.
Academic text (1994) -
Even during the heated debate, she maintained a phlegmatic expression, showing no sign of agitation.
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Despite the chaos around him, his phlegmatic attitude helped to calm the others.
Synonyms
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4.4
Not showing strong feelings
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6.8
Calm and not showing strong or out of control feelings in a stressful situation
Calm and not easily excited or upset
Antonyms
How Calm
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word phlegmatic comes from the old Greek word phlegma, which meant 'phlegm' (a thick body fluid) and was one of the old 'humours' people thought affected mood. People believed that having more 'phlegm' made someone slow, steady, and calm, so phlegmatic now means calm and unemotional.