I. adjective
also anae·mic əˈnēmik, -mēk
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary anem-, anaem- (from New Latin anemia, anaemia ) + -ic
1. : relating to or affected with anemia
2. : lacking vitality : bloodless
pale and anemic interpretations of Mozart — A.E.Wier
• ane·mical·ly -ə̇k(ə)lē, -ēk-, -li adverb
II. adjective
1. : lacking interest or savor: as
a. : insipid 1
anemic wines
b. : insipid 2
an anemic reputation
2. : lacking in substance or quantity
anemic returns on an investment
anemic attendance