Phlegmatically

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Unemotional Response

Use 'phlegmatically' to describe someone's reaction that lacks visible emotion or excitement.

He phlegmatically accepted the criticism without a frown.

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Not Always Positive

'Phlegmatically' sometimes implies a lack of enthusiasm or energy, which can be negative in certain contexts.

She explained her ideas phlegmatically, making them seem uninteresting.

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Literary Usage

Mainly found in books or written speech, 'phlegmatically' is less common in everyday conversation.

The character in the novel waved phlegmatically to the departing train.