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bulimic

American

[boo-lee-mik, -lim-ik, byoo-] / buˈli mɪk, -ˈlɪm ɪk, byu- /

Rarely bulimiac

adjective

relating to, resembling, or affected by bulimia.

noun

a person who has or experiences bulimia.

Etymology

Origin of bulimic

First recorded in 1850–55; bulim(y) earlier form of bulimia + -ic, or bulimi(a) + -ac

Example Sentences

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So it was faith that finally helped her stop being bulimic?

From The Guardian • Sep. 5, 2020

One said a bulimic cake decorator, another Hedda Gabler.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2018

Burkett said she became depressed and bulimic and miscarried.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2017

I know he will have bulimic episodes if he comes to the gathering, and it will be tricky not to invite him because he lives with my parents.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2016

These bulimic purges were coupled with growing schizoid tendencies.

From After the Rain : how the West lost the East by Vaknin, Samuel

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