Main Entry: ane·mic

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈnē-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-)lē\ adverb