Definition

Having a low level of red blood cells or hemoglobin, which can make a person feel weak and tired; also used to describe something that lacks energy or strength.

Example

After being sick for a long time, she felt anemic and had little energy to do anything.

Conversation

I’ve been feeling really tired lately, like I’m a bit anemic.

That sounds rough! Have you been eating well?

Not really, I think my diet has been a bit anemic too.

Maybe you should add some more iron-rich foods to your meals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anemic → It is formed from "an-" (meaning without) and "haima" (from Greek, meaning blood). The word "anemic" describes a condition of having insufficient blood or lacking healthy red blood cells.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('an-') 'blood' ('haima') — that's why anemic means having a deficiency in blood.

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