Phlegmatically
/fleɡˈmætɪkli/
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Pro Tip 1/3Unemotional Response
Use 'phlegmatically' to describe someone's reaction that lacks visible emotion or excitement. 
He phlegmatically accepted the criticism without a frown.
Pro Tip 2/3Not 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.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary 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.