phlegmatic — having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; not easily upset, excited, or angered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; not easily upset, excited, or angered
Pronunciation (IPA): /flɪɡˈmætɪk/
Example Sentences
- While everyone else panicked about the exam results, Sarah remained phlegmatic, calmly sipping her coffee.
- His phlegmatic reaction to winning the lottery was just 'Oh, that's nice' - not even a smile!
- The CEO's phlegmatic leadership style helped the company navigate through multiple crises without panic.
phlegmatic
ADJECTIVE[/flɪɡˈmætɪk/]
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; not easily upset, excited, or angered
The phlegmatic monk keeps sipping tea while the temple shakes around him.
Flem's magic is spectacular, but he stays stoic!
Stay phlegmatic through dramatic scenes, moving automatic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek phlegmatikos, derived from phlegma meaning 'flame' or 'inflammation,' originally referring to one of the four bodily humors in ancient medicine. The phlegmatic humor was associated with coldness and moisture, leading to the meaning of calm and unemotional temperament.
Breakdown
phlegm (from Greek phlegma, inflammation/humor) + -atic (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = phlegmatic
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📝Examples
“While everyone else panicked about the exam results, Sarah remained phlegmatic, calmly sipping her coffee.”
“His phlegmatic reaction to winning the lottery was just 'Oh, that's nice' - not even a smile!”
“The CEO's phlegmatic leadership style helped the company navigate through multiple crises without panic.”
“Even when his phone fell into the toilet, Mark's phlegmatic response was simply 'Well, I needed an upgrade anyway.'”
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