adj
bulimic
buh-LIH-mihk
Bulimic (adj) means relating to or suffering from bulimia. Example: “Her bulimic behaviour worsened during periods of high stress.”
adj
1
Relating to or suffering from bulimia.
"My sister was bulimic and consequently had a number of health problems."
"Her bulimic behaviour worsened during periods of high stress."
"The woman had displayed a number of bulimic symptoms, prompting her family to stage an intervention."
noun
1
A person who has bulimia.
"Support groups can be a lifeline for bulimics in recovery."
"The hospital strictly monitored the advertising materials the bulimics and anorexics were allowed to see."
How to use bulimic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone affected by bulimia, or refers to such a person.
When to use it
A clinical term; use with care and sensitivity.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bulimics
- Comparative
- more bulimic
- Superlative
- most bulimic
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Etymology
From bulimia + the adjective suffix -ic.
Rhymes for bulimic
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What does “bulimic” mean?
The word “bulimic” means relating to or suffering from bulimia. In plain terms, describes someone affected by bulimia, or refers to such a person.
How do you pronounce “bulimic”?
“Bulimic” is pronounced buh-LIH-mihk (/bəˈlɪmɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “bulimic” in a sentence?
Here is “bulimic” used in a sentence: “Her bulimic behaviour worsened during periods of high stress.”
What part of speech is “bulimic”?
Depending on how it is used, “bulimic” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “bulimic” have?
“Bulimic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to or suffering from bulimia.
