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- [uh-nee-mik]
- /əˈni mɪk/
- /əˈniː.mɪk/
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- [uh-nee-mik]
- /əˈni mɪk/
Definitions of anemic word
- adjective anemic Pathology. suffering from anemia. 1
- adjective anemic lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness; listless; weak: an anemic effort; anemic tones. 1
- noun anemic Suffering from anemia. 1
- adjective anemic suffering from anaemia 1
- adjective anemic feeble 1
- noun anemic An individual who has anemia. 0
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Origin of anemic
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; anem(ia) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Anemic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anemic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anemic
adj anemic
- sickly — not strong; unhealthy; ailing.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
- bloodless — A bloodless coup or victory is one in which nobody is killed.
- infirm — feeble or weak in body or health, especially because of age; ailing.
adjective anemic
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- lackluster — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- insipid — without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality.
- colorless — Something that is colorless has no color at all.
- wishy-washy — lacking in decisiveness; without strength or character; irresolute.
Antonyms for anemic
adj anemic
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- flushed — a flushed bird or flock of birds.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
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