noun
definition
Somebody suffering from anorexia nervosa.
definition
A medicine which suppresses appetite.
adjective
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Pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia nervosa.
definition
(by extension) Thin, skinny.
Examples of anorexic in a Sentence
Anorexic teens literally starve themselves.
Lucy's pasta dish came without any pasta, but with rice, and my swamp crabs were positively anorexic.
It is hard to know why someone becomes anorexic.
If voting was eating, it would have to be said the electorate is barely snacking and is looking anorexic.
Forget the current vogue for anorexic waifs - these are real men and women, abundant, sensuous and committed.
If you think you may be anorexic or bulimic, ask your parents to make an appointment with a doctor or therapist.
Everyone has heard about those models and celebrities who become anorexic or bulimic during their rise to fame, and when your daughter decides to become a model, this is a legitimate thing to be concerned about.
While a person with bulimia will binge on large amounts of food, an anorexic will eat only a small amount of food.
The first thing that will make you wonder if your loved one is anorexic is the way he/she looks.
People who are anorexic may try to hide their unhealthy relationship with food, but it's usually not possible.
Overly thin female celebrities are also scrutinized, and usually labeled anorexic or bulimic if they appear too skinny.
The anorexic's weight and food intake are closely monitored to ensure that the plan is being followed.
Also refers to the fine, soft hair that develops on the chest and arms of anorexic women.
After experiencing beauty rituals in a top-of-the-line spa, the group meets an anorexic runway model who had gotten down to 80 lbs and almost died.
I was severely anorexic and had been for about a year.
Anyone can become an anorexic, but most sufferers are teenage girls.