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Phlegm (Noun)

Meaning 1

Apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Emotionlessness
  • Indifference
  • Unemotionality
  • Impassivity
  • Stolidity
  • Impassiveness

Hypernyms

  • Apathy

Related Words

  • Phlegmatical (adjective)
  • Phlegmatic (adjective)

Meaning 2

Inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy; "the general appearance of sluggishness alarmed his friends".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Lethargy
  • Flatness
  • Languor
  • Sluggishness

Hypernyms

  • Inactiveness
  • Inertia
  • Inactivity

Related Words

  • Phlegmatical (adjective)
  • Phlegmatic (adjective)

Meaning 3

Expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Sputum

Hypernyms

  • Mucous Secretion

Related Words

  • Phlegmy (adjective)
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