What does anorexic mean?
Anorexic means Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa..
Anorexic
/ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to, or suffering from, anorexia nervosa.
- (by extension) Thin, skinny, insubstantial.
- (medicine) Having very little to no appetite (a symptom that occurs in various diseases).
- Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.
- A medicine which suppresses appetite.
Example Sentences
I thought of anorexic girls whose puberty has stalled, leaving them crossed between elderly ladies and overburdened children with false smiles, apparently perfect, teeth unstained, until their organs began to fail.
He was also a poet on 'L' plates having published one very slim (to the point of anorexic) collection of verse.
The hospital strictly monitored the advertising materials the bulimics and anorexics were allowed to see.
Synonyms for anorexic
Antonyms for anorexic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more anorexic
- most anorexic
- anorexics
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for anorexic?
Common synonyms include anorectic, lean, thin.
What is the opposite of anorexic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use anorexic in a sentence?
I thought of anorexic girls whose puberty has stalled, leaving them crossed between elderly ladies and overburdened children with false smiles, apparently perfect, teeth unstained, until their organs began to fail.
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