Phlegmatic (adj)
fleg-ma-tik
(of a person) Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
No matter how often I come across this word, I’m determined it must have something to do with spittle.
Example sentences
“Being British, one is expected to present a phlegmatic dispostion.”
“Phlegmatic isn’t the word, I never know if she’s unimpressed or comatose.”
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August 14, 2020
Word of the Day – Coddiwomple
Coddiwomple (verb) kod-ee-wom-pl to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. Appeared online,…
August 13, 2020
Word of the Day – Outface
Outface (verb) owt-fays Disconcert or defeat (an opponent) by confronting them boldly. (more…)
August 12, 2020
Word of the Day – Herbert
Herbert (noun) (Br/En) hur-bet (informal) An undistinguished or foolish man or youth. 1960s the male…
August 11, 2020
Word of the Day – Protuberance
Protuberance (noun) pr-ot-oo-be-runs A thing that protrudes from something else. (more…)
August 10, 2020
Word of the Day – Bordelaise
Bordelaise (adj) bor-de-laiz Denoting or served with a sauce of red wine and onions. French,…
August 9, 2020
Word of the Day – Averment
Averment (noun) a-ver-ment An affirmation or allegation. Late Middle English from Old French averrement, averement,…