Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
boniest
Adjective
/ˈboʊ.ni.ɪst/
Definition
The superlative form of bony; having more bones or being more bony than others.
Examples
- After weeks of illness, he appeared to be the boniest version of himself.
- The stray cat looked boniest among the other animals in the shelter.
Meaning
Referring to a person or animal that is very thin and has prominent bones.
Synonyms
- Emaciated
- Gaunt
- Thin
- Scrawny
- Skinny
