asthenic

• Terme médical ou littéraire décrivant une personne physiquement faible ou dépourvue de force.

A medical or literary term describing a person who is physically weak or lacking in strength.

1. Lacking strength or vigorC1formal

   Characterized by weakness, lack of energy, or diminished vitality.

   asthénique (manque de force)

   • His asthenic condition made it difficult to complete the marathon.
   • The patient felt asthenic after the long illness.
   • Asthenic symptoms often accompany chronic fatigue.

   Synonymesdebilitatedenervatedfeeblefraillanguidlistlessweak

   Antonymesenergeticforcefulpotentrobuststrongsturdyvigorous

2. Having a slender physiqueC1formal

   Relating to a body type that is thin, lean, or delicate in build.

   asthénique

   • The asthenic build of the dancer allowed for graceful movements.
   • In medical terms, an asthenic person has a narrow frame.
   • Her asthenic figure was well-suited for the role of a fairy.

   Synonymesectomorphicgracileleanslenderslightsveltethinwillowy

   Antonymesheavyrobuststockystoutsturdythickset