English Explanatory Dictionary

anemic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or suffering from anemia.
  2. Weak; listless; lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness.
noun
  1. A person who has anemia.

Pronunciation

/əˈniː.mɪk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anemic.wav

Word forms

anemic more anemic most anemic anaemic anæmic anemics

Etymology

From anemia + -ic.

Synonyms

enervated underoxygenated

Antonyms

nonanemic

Related words

bloodless hypoxic

Derived words

anemically antianemic
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