anemically
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- adverb
- /əˈnɛmɪkli/
- US
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anémicamente
- His energy levels dropped anemically after the long, tiring hike.
Examples
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According to standard benchmarks, CPI comes in at about 1.4%, which is extremely low historically, and GDP has grown for 12 straight quarters, albeit anemically.
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In the past, Scion relied on the front-wheel drive tC to anemically hoist its sport banner.
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She smiled anemically after hearing the disappointing news about her job application.
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The flowers in the garden bloomed anemically this season due to the lack of sunlight.
Synonyms
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3.9
In a weak way that shows little energy
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8.8
In a weak, pale way that shows little energy
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6.8
In a weak, light way that shows little color or energy
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In a way that shows no energy or interest
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7.4
In a way that shows little interest
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6.7
Slowly and without energy
In a pale, weak way with little energy
In a dull, tired way that shows little energy
In a dull way that shows no interest
In a slow, heavy way that shows little energy
Antonyms
How Weak
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Anemically comes from the word anemia, from Greek parts a- ('without') and haima ('blood'). The picture of someone 'without blood' who is pale and weak helps explain why anemically means doing something in a weak or low energy way.