1. in a manner lacking in physical strength, energy, or vitality; weakly
Usage: often used to describe a person's physical condition or appearance
2. in a manner lacking in force, effectiveness, or conviction; without vigor or intensity
Usage: used figuratively to describe performance, argument, or response

Examples

• She smiled anemically, as if the effort exhausted her.
• The team played anemically in the first half, showing little passion or drive.
• He anemically defended his position, failing to convince anyone in the room.
• The patient moved anemically through the hospital corridor, still recovering from surgery.
• The performance was anemically executed, lacking the energy the script demanded.
• She responded anemically to the exciting news, showing minimal enthusiasm.