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- [uh-nee-mik]
- /əˈni mɪk/
- /əˈniː.mɪk/
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- [uh-nee-mik]
- /əˈni mɪk/
Definitions of anaemic word
- adjective anaemic Someone who is anaemic suffers from anaemia. 3
- adjective anaemic If you describe something as anaemic, you mean that it is not as strong or effective as you think it should be. 3
- adjective anaemic relating to or suffering from anaemia 3
- adjective anaemic pale and sickly looking; lacking vitality 3
- adjective anaemic Pathology. suffering from anemia. 1
- adjective anaemic lacking power, vigor, vitality, or colorfulness; listless; weak: an anemic effort; anemic tones. 1
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Origin of anaemic
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 Anaemic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anaemic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anaemic
adjective anaemic
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
- lacklustre — lacking brilliance or radiance; dull: lackluster eyes.
- insipid — without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality.
- pale — light-colored or lacking in color: a pale complexion; his pale face; a pale child. lacking the usual intensity of color due to fear, illness, stress, etc.: She looked pale and unwell when we visited her in the nursing home.
Antonyms for anaemic
adjective anaemic
- strong — having, showing, or able to exert great bodily or muscular power; physically vigorous or robust: a strong boy.
- healthy — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- hearty — warm-hearted; affectionate; cordial; jovial: a hearty welcome.
- flushed — a flushed bird or flock of birds.
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