Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esqualidez
noun
/es.kwa.li.ðes/
Definition
Esqualidez refers to a state of being thin or emaciated, often indicating poor health or malnutrition.
Examples
- Seeing his esqualidez, the doctor recommended a specialized diet to improve his health.
- The esqualidez of the stray dogs in the shelter moved many volunteers to action.
- Her esqualidez was a clear indication of the struggle she faced with her illness.
Meaning
The term describes a frail or bony appearance resulting from inadequate nutrition or illness, conveying imagery of severe skinniness or gauntness.
Synonyms
- emaciation
- thinness
- gauntness
- leanness