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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European economic growth has been anemic since inflation took hold and is not expected to enjoy strong economic growth in 2025 or 2026.
—
Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
Gratuities have been relatively anemic in recent years.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Fed dropped rates a full percentage point between September and year’s end, after a few months of anemic job growth in the summer, coupled with cooling inflation, sparked fears the U.S. could fall into a recession.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Dickinson scored 21 points the first half as KU blazed to a 44-25 advantage and put to rest thoughts of KU’s anemic 20-point first half in a 62-61 loss to West Virginia on New Year’s Eve in Lawrence.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sj Guest Editorial, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2025
Gratuities have been relatively anemic in recent years.
—Maya Huter, NBC News, 1 Mar. 2025
The Fed dropped rates a full percentage point between September and year’s end, after a few months of anemic job growth in the summer, coupled with cooling inflation, sparked fears the U.S. could fall into a recession.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
Dickinson scored 21 points the first half as KU blazed to a 44-25 advantage and put to rest thoughts of KU’s anemic 20-point first half in a 62-61 loss to West Virginia on New Year’s Eve in Lawrence.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anemic
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemic. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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