phlegm

English Thesaurus

1. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy (noun.attribute)

hypernym	:	inactiveness, inactivity, inertia,
definition	:	a disposition to remain inactive or inert (noun.attribute)

2. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness (noun.body)

hypernym	:	mucous secretion, mucus,
definition	:	protective secretion of the mucus membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium (noun.body)

3. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions (noun.feeling)

hypernym	:	apathy,
definition	:	an absence of emotion or enthusiasm (noun.feeling)

4. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	inert, sluggish, soggy, torpid,
definition	:	slow and apathetic (adj.all)

derivation	:	phlegmatic, phlegmatical,
definition	:	showing little emotion (adj.all)

derivation	:	lethargic, unenrgetic,
definition	:	deficient in alertness or activity (adj.all)

derivation	:	dreamy, lackadaisical, languid, languorous,
definition	:	lacking spirit or liveliness (adj.all)

5. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness (noun.body)

derivation	:	phlegmy,
definition	:	characterized by phlegm (adj.all)

6. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions (noun.feeling)

derivation	:	deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive,
definition	:	deliberately impassive in manner (adj.all)

derivation	:	impassive, stolid,
definition	:	having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited (adj.all)

derivation	:	phlegmatic, phlegmatical,
definition	:	showing little emotion (adj.all)

derivation	:	emotionless, passionless,
definition	:	unmoved by feeling (adj.all)

7. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy (noun.attribute)

derivation	:	inert, sluggish, soggy, torpid,
definition	:	slow and apathetic (adj.all)

derivation	:	phlegmatic, phlegmatical,
definition	:	showing little emotion (adj.all)

derivation	:	lethargic, unenrgetic,
definition	:	deficient in alertness or activity (adj.all)

derivation	:	dreamy, lackadaisical, languid, languorous,
definition	:	lacking spirit or liveliness (adj.all)

8. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness (noun.body)

derivation	:	phlegmy,
definition	:	characterized by phlegm (adj.all)

9. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions (noun.feeling)

derivation	:	deadpan, expressionless, impassive, poker-faced, unexpressive,
definition	:	deliberately impassive in manner (adj.all)

derivation	:	impassive, stolid,
definition	:	having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited (adj.all)

derivation	:	phlegmatic, phlegmatical,
definition	:	showing little emotion (adj.all)

derivation	:	emotionless, passionless,
definition	:	unmoved by feeling (adj.all)

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