boney

/ˈbeɪni/

Definitions

1. noun

a person with a thin or gaunt appearance, typically due to illness or malnutrition

“The refugee was a boney figure, struggling to find food and shelter.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of bones

“The boney structure of the dinosaur’s skeleton was fascinating.”

3. adjective

uncomfortable or hard

“The boney chair was uncomfortable to sit on.”

Synonyms

  • emaciated
  • gaunt
  • scrawny

Antonyms

  • fat
  • plump