phlegmatic
adjective | /phlegmatic/
(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
phlegmatic
adjective | /phlegmatic/
Advanced WordsHARD(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
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"His phlegmatic response surprised those expecting a stronger reaction."
"She remained phlegmatic even when the team lost."
Mnemonic Trick
PHLEGMATIC → PHLEGM = calm fluid image; think calm and sluggish temperament.
Etymology
From Greek phlegma “inflammation, phlegm,” anciently associated with calm temperament.
Used for unemotional steadiness.
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