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Learn “Phlegmatic”

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Phlegmatic

adjective/fleg-MAT-ik/

Meaning

Calm and unexcitable, not easily upset or worried.

In context

He gave a phlegmatic shrug when the picnic was rained out.

Remember it

Phlegmatic hides 'phlegm' — old doctors thought it made people slow and calm.

Use it well

Use for someone steady and cool-headed, never rattled by drama.