Chlorotic is an adjective that usually describes a condition where a plant is deficient in chlorophyll. It can also be used to describe a person who appears pale or yellow due to anemia or other medical conditions. Some synonyms for chlorotic include pale, anemic, sallow, wan, or emaciated. Other potential synonyms may include sickly, gaunt, ghostly, or ashen. Each of these words can be used to describe someone or something that seems lacking or unhealthy in appearance. In some contexts, the word chlorotic may be considered too technical or specific, which is why it can be helpful to have a range of synonyms available to express the same meaning or idea.