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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

phlegmatic

Hi,

Does “phlegmatic” in this context mean placid-natured?

The Continental idea of the Briton, which had a lot of truth in it, was that he was a phlegmatic, rather unemotional, certainly undemonstrative creature of a northern climate. (Source: Ideas in Action programmes)

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Yes, but phlegmatic is slightly negative. It has a connotation of apathy.

— Elanguest

  • Yes, but phlegmatic is slightly negative.
  • It has a connotation of apathy.
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Yes, but phlegmatic is slightly negative. It has a connotation of apathy.
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Thank you for your reply, Elanguest.
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No problem. Emotion: smile Are those scarlet pimpernels on your picture?
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Not really, Elanguest. Emotion: giggle They are cypress vines.
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Emotion: smileIt's okay, Elanguest. No need to say sorry.
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ElanguestAre those scarlet pimpernels on your picture?
Are you also seeking them here and there?
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