Phlegmatic

Pronunciation: /flɛɡˈmætɪk/

Phlegmatic (adjective)

  1. Not easily upset or excited; staying calm in difficult situations.
  2. Reacting slowly or not showing much emotion or interest.

Examples

  • The phlegmatic teacher handled the chaos with ease.
  • Despite the bad news, she remained phlegmatic.

Common collocations: phlegmatic demeanor, phlegmatic response, phlegmatic approach, phlegmatic reaction

Synonyms of Phlegmatic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Phlegmatic

  • describing someone easily stirred or agitated
  • describing someone who shows strong feelings