Anorectic

/ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts9 letters
Definition of Anorectic

adjective

  1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

    "2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)"

  2. Causing a loss of appetite.
Anagrams of Anorectic

1 word can be made by rearranging all the letters of "anorectic":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "anorectic" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Anorectic"

Anorectic is a 9-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "anorectic" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.

Using "Anorectic" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "anorectic" is a medium-scoring word.