bulimic
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /bʊˈlɪmɪk/
KK: /bʊˈlɪmɪk/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or suffering from a serious eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
Example
She has been bulimic for several years, struggling with her eating habits.
Conversation
I heard that Sarah has been struggling with some bulimic behaviors lately.
Yeah, it's really concerning. I hope she gets the help she needs.
Me too. It's tough to see someone you care about go through something bulimic like that.
Exactly, we should let her know we're here for support.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
anorexic
emaciated
underweight
Antonyms
healthy
nourished
fit
noun
Definition
A person who has a serious eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging or other methods to prevent weight gain.
Example
She has been bulimic for several years and is seeking help to recover.
Conversation
I heard that Sarah is struggling because she’s a bulimic.
That’s really tough to hear; I hope she gets the help she needs.
Yeah, it’s hard to watch someone go through that.
Root Explanation
Bulimic → It is formed from "bous" (meaning ox) and "limos" (meaning hunger) in Greek. The term originally referred to a condition characterized by extreme hunger or appetite, which is now associated with an eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.
Memory Tip
Think of the Greek roots where 'bous' means ox, suggesting a large appetite, and 'limos' means hunger, which helps you remember that bulimic relates to extreme hunger or eating behavior.
Visually Confused Words
ulmic