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Adjective phlegmatic has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: phlegmatic Part of speech: adjective Sense 1: Description: Having an unemotional and calm temperament; not easily excited or angered. Sample sentence: Despite the chaos around her, Sarah remained phlegmatic and refused to get worked up about the situation. Related products: Books about emotional intelligence Sense 2: Description: Relating to or affected by an excess of phlegm in the system, resulting in sluggishness or lethargy. Sample sentence: The phlegmatic nature of his illness made him feel tired and drained of energy. Related products: Over-the-counter medicines for congestion Part of speech: noun Sense 1: Description: A phlegmatic person; someone with a calm and unemotional temperament. Sample sentence: John's steady demeanor earned him the reputation of being a phlegmatic among his friends. Sense 2: Description: In medieval science, one of the four bodily humors believed to govern a person's character traits, associated with a cold and moist disposition. Sample sentence: According to the ancient theory of humors, a person who possessed an excess of phlegmatic humor was thought to be apathetic and slow to react. Part of speech: adverb Sense 1: Description: In a phlegmatic manner; displaying calmness and emotional stability. Sample sentence: Despite the criticism, she took everything phlegmatically and refused to let it affect her self-assurance. Part of speech: popular use Description: In modern popular usage, the term "phlegmatic" is often associated with being unenthusiastic or slow-moving. Sample sentence: The phlegmatic response of the audience indicated a lack of interest in the speaker's presentation. | ||||
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