bony - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skinextremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin

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gaunt thin boney weedy skinny spare meager trim scraggly slim emaciated svelte bony underweight scraggy slight lean lithe slender scrawny

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Comparative

bonier

Superlative

boniest

1

extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin

Despite her efforts to gain weight, her bony frame remained unchanged.
The stray dog looked bony and malnourished, with ribs protruding visibly.
He wore long-sleeved shirts to hide his bony arms and wrists.
After months of illness, she emerged from the hospital looking frail and bony.
The elderly woman's bony hand trembled as she reached for her medication.

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gaunt thin boney weedy skinny spare meager trim scraggly slim emaciated svelte underweight scraggy slight lean lithe slender scrawny

2

containing bones or an abundance of bones

She preferred the bony cut of beef short ribs.
The bony texture of the sardines makes it difficult to enjoy.

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3

composed of or containing bone

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