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phlegmatic
[ fleg-mat-ik ]
phlegmatic
/ flɛɡˈmætɪk /
adjective
- having a stolid or unemotional disposition
- not easily excited
Derived Forms
- phlegˈmaticalness, noun
- phlegˈmatically, adverb
Other Words From
- phleg·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
- phleg·mat·i·cal·ness phleg·mat·ic·ness noun
- un·phleg·mat·ic adjective
- un·phleg·mat·i·cal adjective
- un·phleg·mat·i·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of phlegmatic1
Example Sentences
Such were the emotions he triggered among this city's usually phlegmatic residents.
Phlegmatic though he might have been, Levine had a wonderfully dry, self-deprecating sense of humor.
An upright, phlegmatic man who finally led the contemplative life of one of the ancient hermits.
If one remains silent and controlled, then one is "phlegmatic," "cool-blooded," "unpatriotic."
But a deafening peal of thunder cut short the sentence of the phlegmatic prince lecturing the royal spouse.
Though giants are often phlegmatic, his big frame embedded highly-strung nerves.
The marvellous exhibition of endurance aroused the phlegmatic Turk to real enthusiasm.
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