Boney
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Boney is an adjective meaning Alternative spelling of bony.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of bony.
Example Sentences
Slowly, the handle on the only door to his room began to turn. We all knew that the room on the other side was empty – except for the newly purchased skeleton! As the handle turned we heard boney, scrapey sounds. I could feel the hair begin to stand on my head and the back of my neck.
Word Forms
- bonier
- boniest
Synonyms for boney
Depending on context, synonyms include bony, boned, bonelike.
Antonyms for boney
Common opposites include boneless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include boned, bonelike, bony, bone, bones, bodily.
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