phlegmatic (Meaning)
phlegmatic (s)
showing little emotion
phlegmatic (a.)
Watery.
Abounding in phlegm; as, phlegmatic humors; a phlegmatic constitution.
Generating or causing phlegm.
Not easily excited to action or passion; cold; dull; sluggish; heavy; as, a phlegmatic person.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phlegmatic
Synonyms:
- undemonstrative
- unemotional
- cold-blooded
- calm
- collected
- stoical
- apathetic
- bland
- stolid
- affectless
- dry
- passionless
- enigmatic
- detached
- impassible
- emotionless
- numb
- enigmatical
- impassive
Antonyms:
- reactive
- sensitive
- sympathetic
- histrionic
- hot-blooded
- flaming
- burning
- compassionate
- warm-blooded
- red-hot
- red-hot
- warm-blooded
- sympathetic
- responsive
- sensitive
- mawkish
- sentimental
- responsive
- dramatic
- sentimental
- mushy
- glowing
- burning
- flaming
- melodramatic
- hot-blooded
- reactive
- blazing
- mushy
- blazing
- mawkish
- histrionic
- dramatic
- melodramatic
- glowing
- compassionate
Synonyms:
- inconsiderate
- aloof
- deadpan
- stone-faced
- thoughtless
- cool
- unmoved
- cold
- composed
- reticent
- unflappable
- wooden
- imperturbable
- pitiless
- inexpressive
- taciturn
- blank
- impersonal
- objective
- unresponsive
- straight-faced
- indifferent
- unfeeling
- impenetrable
- vacant
- unsentimental
- expressionless
- empty
- unconcerned
- inscrutable
- bloodless
- dispassionate
- reserved
Antonyms:
phlegmatic Sentence Examples
- The phlegmatic student remained unfazed by the exam's time constraints.
- John's phlegmatic demeanor prevented him from showing any signs of agitation during the stressful situation.
- Sarah's phlegmatism allowed her to calmly handle the unexpected crisis.
- The phlegmatic driver maintained a steady pace, regardless of the chaotic traffic conditions.
- The phlegmatic professor spoke in a monotone voice, rarely expressing any emotion.
- The phlegmatic child played quietly in a corner, seemingly oblivious to the commotion around him.
- Mary's phlegmatism helped her cope with the challenges of living with a chronic illness.
- The phlegmatic CEO remained calm and collected during the company's financial crisis.
- The phlegmatic horse stood patiently in its stall, taking everything in stride.
- The phlegmatic patient calmly explained his symptoms to the doctor, despite his underlying condition.
FAQs About the word phlegmatic
showing little emotionWatery., Abounding in phlegm; as, phlegmatic humors; a phlegmatic constitution., Generating or causing phlegm., Not easily excited to acti
stoic, undemonstrative, unemotional, cold-blooded, calm, collected,stoical, apathetic, bland, stolid
fervent, enthusiastic, vehement, emotional, ardent, passional, fervid, demonstrative, zealous, zealous
The phlegmatic student remained unfazed by the exam's time constraints.
John's phlegmatic demeanor prevented him from showing any signs of agitation during the stressful situation.
Sarah's phlegmatism allowed her to calmly handle the unexpected crisis.
The phlegmatic driver maintained a steady pace, regardless of the chaotic traffic conditions.
