1
: relating to or affected with anemia
The blood test indicated that he was slightly anemic.
2
a
: lacking force, vitality, or spirit
an anemic rendition of the song
anemic efforts at enforcement
b
: lacking interest or savor (see savor entry 1 sense 3) : insipid
anemic wines
c
: lacking in substance or quantity
anemic returns on an investment
anemic attendance
Examples of anemic in a Sentence
The doctor told me I was slightly anemic.
The band played an anemic rendition of a classic love song.
Investors are worried about the stock's anemic performance.
Officials worried about anemic attendance at the shows.
Sales rose an anemic 0.5 percent last quarter.
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More recent data indicates gratuities at sit-down restaurants have been pretty anemic lately.
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J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The resurgence could come after several quarters of anemic loan growth.
—Tatiana Bautzer and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Their offense was so anemic, another strong showing from Curry was of little impact.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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J.j. McCorvey, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
It’s been anemic for decades but refusing to collapse, like so many empires.
—Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
The resurgence could come after several quarters of anemic loan growth.
—Tatiana Bautzer and Nupur Anand, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
Their offense was so anemic, another strong showing from Curry was of little impact.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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