Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bonier
Adjective
/ˈboʊ.ni.ər/
Definition
having a lot of bones; thin and bony.
Examples
- After weeks of hiking, he looked even bonier than before.
- The stray cat appeared bonier, having struggled to find enough food.
- She wore clothes that seemed to accentuate her bonier figure.
Meaning
The term ‘bonier’ refers to something that is characterized by being excessively thin or having prominent bones, often implying a lack of flesh or fat.
Synonyms
- slender
- thin
- gaunt
- skinny
- scrawny
