anemic
Anemic (adj) means suffering from or related to anemia. Example: “The blood test showed she was mildly anemic.”
How to Use Anemic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither medically low on healthy red blood cells, or, more loosely, weak and lacking energy or force.
Spelled "anaemic" in British English, "anemic" in American English.
Word Forms
more anemic comparative, anemics plural, most anemic superlative
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The blood test showed she was mildly _____.
Etymology
Formed from anemia plus the adjective ending -ic.
Antonyms
Rhymes for anemic
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What does “anemic” mean?
The word “anemic” means suffering from or related to anemia. In plain terms, either medically low on healthy red blood cells, or, more loosely, weak and lacking energy or force.
How do you pronounce “anemic”?
“Anemic” is pronounced uh-NEE-mihk (/əˈniː.mɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “anemic” in a sentence?
Here is “anemic” used in a sentence: “The blood test showed she was mildly anemic.”
What is the opposite of “anemic”?
The opposite of “anemic” — its antonyms — is nonanemic.
What part of speech is “anemic”?
“Anemic” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “anemic” have?
“Anemic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suffering from or related to anemia.