anemic

• Relatif à l'anémie ou qui en souffre ; qui manque de couleur, d'énergie ou de vitalité, pâle et faible.

Relating to or suffering from anemia; lacking in color, vigor, or vitality.

1. Suffering from anemiaB2formalmedical

   Relating to or affected by a condition where the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.

   anémique (relatif à l'anémie)

   • The patient looked pale and anemic after the illness.
   • An anemic person often feels tired and weak.
   • The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

2. Lacking vigor or energyB2informal

   Describing something that is weak, feeble, or lacking in strength, vitality, or spirit.

   anémique (au sens figuré)

   • The team's anemic performance led to their defeat.
   • The economy showed anemic growth this quarter.
   • His anemic attempt at an apology was not accepted.

   Synonymesenervatedfeebleineffectiveinsipidlifelesslistlesspowerlessspiritlessvapidweak

   Antonymesdynamicenergeticspiritedstrongvigorousvital