I never really thought of "sluggish" as a synonym or part of the definition for phlegmatic. Maybe because, for whatever reason, phlegmatic has a positive association for me. I tend to think of Ron Swanson when I hear "phlegmatic."
Found this word when researching Judge Selya of the First Circuit. Despite almost every other judge in the history of time (with the exception of Judge Kozinski), Selya's decisions are beautifully written. You can see an example of his style in this recent case, concerning Facebook.
Comments by tchaymore
tchaymore commented on the list chocolate-passion
This has to be the best list on Wordnik... Makes me think of Ghirardelli ice cream shops
April 25, 2012
tchaymore commented on the list encyclopedia-gustatorica
Wish I'd had a real breakfast now...
March 7, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word phlegmatic
I never really thought of "sluggish" as a synonym or part of the definition for phlegmatic. Maybe because, for whatever reason, phlegmatic has a positive association for me. I tend to think of Ron Swanson when I hear "phlegmatic."
March 6, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word yellow
"And that's why the color yellow makes me sad I think. You know what makes me sad? You do?!?" -- Therapist sergeant
March 6, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word malaise
"The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament." -- Dr. Evil
March 6, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word lexiphancism
Found this word when researching Judge Selya of the First Circuit. Despite almost every other judge in the history of time (with the exception of Judge Kozinski), Selya's decisions are beautifully written. You can see an example of his style in this recent case, concerning Facebook.
February 25, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word phyle
Ha, @[fbharjo, well played. The only downside is that no one will get it if you say it aloud.
February 25, 2012
tchaymore commented on the word community
@chained_bear Great quote! Judge Learned Hand, aside from having one of the best names ever, has some great quotes.
February 25, 2012
tchaymore commented on the list words-to-try-to-use-in-colloquial-speech-without-sounding-like-a-pretentious-ass
This is a great list.
February 24, 2012