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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Based on blood test results, the prevalence of anemia was much higher: About 1 in 5 patients was anemic, with hemoglobin levels below normal as defined by the World Health Organization.
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Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Seven hundred dollars later, they were told the cat is anemic, has low red blood cells, and had been given fluids, nausea medication, and more to get her through.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Robotics could also help spur the sagging state of Korea's $1.7 trillion economy, forecast by the Bank of Korea to see anemic 0.8% GDP growth this year, following a 0.2% contraction in the first quarter.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Online streaming grew to account for 40% of U.S. TV usage – in comparison to cable television sitting at an anemic 27%.
—Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Paula Span, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
Seven hundred dollars later, they were told the cat is anemic, has low red blood cells, and had been given fluids, nausea medication, and more to get her through.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Robotics could also help spur the sagging state of Korea's $1.7 trillion economy, forecast by the Bank of Korea to see anemic 0.8% GDP growth this year, following a 0.2% contraction in the first quarter.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Online streaming grew to account for 40% of U.S. TV usage – in comparison to cable television sitting at an anemic 27%.
—Jason Davis, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for anemic
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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