phlegmatic
adjective
Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition; not easily excited or angered. One of the four classical temperaments.
Etymology
From Greek "phlegmatikos" (abounding in phlegm), from "phlegma" (inflammation, phlegm). In humoral medicine, excess phlegm produced calmness.
Examples in Use
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"His phlegmatic response to the chaos impressed everyone."
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"The phlegmatic captain never lost composure in emergencies."
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"Her phlegmatic nature made her ideal for crisis management."
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Fun Fact
The four temperaments—sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic—were based on body fluids (blood, yellow bile, black bile, phlegm). Though scientifically outdated, these personality categories persist in popular psychology.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (P, H, L, E, G, M, A, T, I, C)
Scrabble Value: 20 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "PHLEGMATIC" appears in many related words.
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