adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Charged with phlegm.

   "His phlegmy cough disgusted everybody on the train."

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by phlegm wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bloodyhumorallachrymalphlegmaticphlegmishpurulent

Antonyms

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dry

Example

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"His phlegmy cough disgusted everybody on the train."

Etymology

From phlegm + -y.

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