adverb
- in a manner lacking in energy, vigor, or effectiveness; weakly or feebly
- in a manner relating to or affected by anaemia (a medical condition characterized by insufficient red blood cells or hemoglobin)
Usage: often used figuratively to describe performance, effort, or presentation
Usage: medical or clinical usage
Examples
- The team played anaemically in the first half, showing little passion or drive.
- The presentation was delivered anaemically, failing to engage the audience.
- He responded anaemically to the criticism, offering no real defense.
- The economy grew anaemically throughout the quarter.
- The patient's symptoms improved as the anaemically low blood count began to rise.