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Boney - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Boney describes someone or something that is very thin, with prominent bones showing. It can refer to a person’s lean physique or an object with a skeletal, angular appearance.

boney

/ˈboʊni/ /ˈbəʊni/

Definition:

Having prominent bones; thin or lean in appearance.

Synonyms:

bony, gaunt, skeletal, angular

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

fleshy, plump, robust

Common Collocations:

boney fingers, boney structure, boney face

Derivatives:

boniness, boneless

Usage Tips:

Use "boney" to describe someone or something with visibly prominent bones or a thin frame.

Common Phrases:

boneyard (slang for cemetery), skin and bones

Etymology:

Derived from "bone," from Old English "bān," meaning the hard tissue forming the skeleton.

Examples:

  • 1. The dog’s boney ribs showed through its fur.
  • 2. She had a boney face with high cheekbones.
  • 3. The old chair felt boney and uncomfortable to sit on.
  • 4. His boney hands trembled as he reached for the cup.

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