anemic

Other spellings

• (UK) anaemic

Word parts

anemia + -ic

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌˈni.mɪk/

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Adjective

Positive anemic

Comparative more anemic

Superlative most anemic

1. When someone is anemic, they have too few red blood cells.
2. When someone is anemic, they are pale.
3. When someone is anemic, they are weak and lack energy.

Synonyms

• feeble
• frail
• infirm
• malnourished
• pale
• sickly
• weak

Antonyms

• healthy
• hearty
• strong

Related words

• anemia