Main Entry:

ane·mic

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈnē-mik\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1852

1: relating to or affected with anemia2 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