Anemically: meaning, definitions and examples
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anemically
[ əˈnɛmɪkli ]
physical condition
Anemically describes a state characterized by anemia, where a person may exhibit symptoms of weakness, fatigue, and paleness. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is lacking in vitality or energy. In a more figurative sense, it can apply to ideas, performances, or works that feel insipid or lackluster, indicating a general deficiency in energy or enthusiasm.
Synonyms
feebly, insipidly, languidly, weakly
Examples of usage
- She moved anemically after the flu.
- The presentation felt anemically, lacking passion.
- The plants looked anemically during the drought.
Translations
Translations of the word "anemically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 anemicamente
🇮🇳 अनीमिक रूप से
🇩🇪 anämisch
🇮🇩 anemik
🇺🇦 анемічно
🇵🇱 anemicznie
🇯🇵 貧血的に
🇫🇷 anémiquement
🇪🇸 anémicamente
🇹🇷 anemik bir şekilde
🇰🇷 빈혈적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل شاحب
🇨🇿 anemicky
🇸🇰 anemicky
🇨🇳 贫血地
🇸🇮 anemično
🇮🇸 blóðleysislega
🇰🇿 анемиялық түрде
🇬🇪 ანემიურად
🇦🇿 anemik şəkildə
🇲🇽 anémicamente
Etymology
The term 'anemically' is derived from the adjective 'anemic,' which originates from the Greek word 'anaimia,' meaning 'lack of blood.' The prefix 'a-' denotes 'without,' while 'haima' means 'blood.' Anemia itself refers to a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells, leading to reduced oxygen transport in the body. The adverbial form 'anemically' has been used to describe not just physiological states but has also evolved to convey a broader sense of lacking energy or spirit in various contexts. Over time, the usage of this term expanded into literature and everyday language, where it often characterizes performances, behaviors, or expressions that feel drained of life or enthusiasm.