Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bony
adjective
/ˈboʊ.ni/
Definition
Having prominent bones or a very thin, skeletal appearance.
Examples
- The cat was bony after being lost for weeks.
- He had long bony fingers that seemed to stretch in every direction.
- After the long illness, she looked bony and frail.
Meaning
Bony describes someone or something that has a lot of visible bones, often due to being very thin or lacking muscle or fat.
Synonyms
- thin
- scrawny
- slender
- emaciated
- gaunt
