Anorexic (Noun)
Meaning
A person suffering from anorexia nervosa.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The anorexic teenager was hospitalized after her weight dropped to a life-threatening level.
- Her anorexic tendencies had been apparent for months, but she refused to seek help.
- The doctor specialized in treating anorexic patients and had a reputation for being compassionate and understanding.
- After years of struggling with the disorder, the former anorexic wrote a book about her experiences to help others.
- The anorexic girl's family was shocked when they discovered she had been secretly starving herself for months.