Phlegmatic
UK
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
US
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
Translation of "phlegmatic" into Russian
phlegmatic
AdjectiveUK
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
US
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
phlegmatic
more phlegmatic Comp.
most phlegmatic Super.
He remained phlegmatic even in the face of danger.
Он оставался флегматичным даже перед лицом опасности.
Definitions
phlegmatic
NounUK
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
US
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
A person who is phlegmatic in temperament.
As a true phlegmatic, he met the bad news with a shrug.
phlegmatic
AdjectiveUK
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
US
/flɛɡˈmætɪk/
Having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
Despite the chaos around him, he remained phlegmatic and continued with his work.
Of or relating to phlegm; producing or characterized by the bodily humour phlegm (archaic).
In ancient medicine, the phlegmatic constitution was believed to dominate in winter.
Not easily moved to action or display of feeling; apathetic or sluggish.
Her phlegmatic response to the urgent plea frustrated her colleagues.
Idioms and phrases
phlegmatic temperament
He has a phlegmatic temperament, rarely getting upset or excited.
флегматичный темперамент
У него флегматичный темперамент, он редко расстраивается или волнуется.
phlegmatic nature
Her phlegmatic nature made her a great candidate for the stress-filled job.
флегматичная натура
Её флегматичная натура сделала её отличным кандидатом для этой стрессовой работы.
phlegmatic response
The teacher gave a phlegmatic response to the student's outburst.
флегматичный ответ
Учитель дал флегматичный ответ на вспышку ученика.
phlegmatic approach
A phlegmatic approach is often beneficial during a crisis.
флегматичный подход
Флегматичный подход часто полезен в кризисной ситуации.
phlegmatic attitude
His phlegmatic attitude towards deadlines was frustrating for his team.
флегматичное отношение
Его флегматичное отношение к срокам расстраивало его команду.