adj
anemic
uh-NEE-mihk
adj
1
Suffering from or related to anemia.
"The blood test showed she was mildly anemic."
2
Lacking energy, strength, or vitality.
"The team put in an anemic performance and lost easily."
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.
UK vs US
Spelled "anaemic" in British English, "anemic" in American English.
Common pairings
anemic economy
anemic growth
feel anemic
Word Forms
more anemic comparative, anemics plural, most anemic superlative
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Etymology
Formed from anemia plus the adjective ending -ic.