Synonyms for phlegmy
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Charged with phlegm.
His phlegmy cough disgusted everybody on the train.
Example sentences
- phlegmatic I couldn't read his phlegmatic expression.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phlegmy | rising | |
| phlegmatic | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- phlegmish
- 10 letters
- phlegmatic3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (phlegmatic3 = 3 syllables).