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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One caveat to this bullish thesis would be the relatively anemic volume that KO has shown over the last three months.
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
That’s the lowest level since 1995 and slightly below 2023’s similarly anemic levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Two tall, anemic palm trees and a reaching live oak stood within the narrow, gated front yard, and there were porches on the first and second floors.
—Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
For years, the Steelers’ defense has been good enough to lug an anemic offense to the postseason.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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David Keller, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
That’s the lowest level since 1995 and slightly below 2023’s similarly anemic levels.
—Bryan Mena, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
Two tall, anemic palm trees and a reaching live oak stood within the narrow, gated front yard, and there were porches on the first and second floors.
—Ian Frisch, Curbed, 9 Jan. 2025
For years, the Steelers’ defense has been good enough to lug an anemic offense to the postseason.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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