Phlegmatic

Pronunciation: /flɛɡˈmætɪk/

Definitions of phlegmatic

adjective having an unemotional and calm disposition

Example Sentences

A1 She is a phlegmatic person who rarely gets excited.

A2 His phlegmatic demeanor helped him stay calm during the crisis.

B1 The phlegmatic response from the team leader surprised everyone.

B2 Despite the chaos around her, she remained phlegmatic and focused on the task at hand.

C1 His phlegmatic nature made him a great leader in times of crisis.

C2 The CEO's phlegmatic approach to decision-making was both admired and criticized by the board members.

Examples of phlegmatic in a Sentence

formal Her phlegmatic demeanor in the face of adversity was truly admirable.

informal I've never seen someone so phlegmatic about getting a flat tire.

slang Don't be so phlegmatic about your grades, you need to study harder.

figurative His phlegmatic response to the news left everyone wondering if he even cared.

Grammatical Forms of phlegmatic

• past tense: phlegmaticed
• plural: phlegmatics
• comparative: more phlegmatic
• superlative: most phlegmatic
• present tense: phlegmatics
• future tense: will be phlegmatic
• perfect tense: have been phlegmatic
• continuous tense: are being phlegmatic
• singular: phlegmatic
• positive degree: phlegmatic
• infinitive: to be phlegmatic
• gerund: phlegmaticing
• participle: phlegmaticed

Origin and Evolution of phlegmatic

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'phlegmatic' originated from the ancient Greek concept of the four humors, with phlegm representing a cold and moist personality type.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'phlegmatic' has evolved from its original medical and personality-related meaning to describe someone who is calm, unemotional, and sluggish in temperament.