adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' n ē -mik
Function: adjective
Date: 1852
1 : relating to or affected with anemia
2 a : lacking force, vitality, or spirit <an anemic rendition of the song> < anemic efforts at enforcement> b : lacking interest or savor : INSIPID < anemic wines> c : lacking in substance or quantity < anemic returns on an investment> < anemic attendance>
– ane · mi · cal · ly \ -mi-k( ə -)l ē \ adverb