bulimic

/ˌbyoʊˈlɪmɪk/ or /ˌbyoʊˈlɪmɪk/ (by-oh-LIM-ik)

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affected by bulimia, a psychological eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging or compensatory behaviors

“Her bulimic tendencies led to her struggling with self-esteem and body image issues throughout her teenage years.”

2. noun

a person who suffers from bulimia or has bulimic tendencies

“The therapist specialized in treating bulimic patients who struggled with disordered eating patterns.”

Synonyms

  • anorexic
  • disordered-eater
  • eating-disordered

Antonyms

  • healthy-eater
  • normal-eater