CEFR C1

anorectic

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or suffering from anorexia, an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight.

Examples

  • The doctor was concerned about the patient's increasingly anorectic state.
  • She recognized her friend's anorectic behaviors and urged her to seek help.

Synonyms: emaciated, underweight, skeletal, cachectic