Phlegma — meaning in English
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English meaning
- acedia noun A deep lack of energy or interest in life, often leading someone to neglect their duties and feel restless or low.
- apathy noun A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or emotion about something.
- phlegm noun Thick mucus produced in the throat or airways, especially when coughed up during a cold or infection.
Senses
Phlegma is used for these senses in English:
- acedia Apathy; a lack of care or interest; indifference.
- apathy Lack of emotion or motivation; lack of interest or enthusiasm towards something; disinterest (in something).
- phlegm (historical) One of the four humors making up the body in ancient and mediaeval medicine; said to be cold and moist, and often identified with mucus. [from 13th c.]
- phlegm Calmness of temperament, composure; also seen negatively, sluggishness, indifference. [from 16th c.]
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