Bony
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbəʊni/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Bony is an adjective meaning Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
Meaning
Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
More Meanings
- Full of bones.
- With little flesh; skinny, thin.
- Having prominent bones.
Example Sentences
That bony fellow could use a few hot dinners.
Word Forms
- bonier
- boniest
- boney
Synonyms for bony
Depending on context, synonyms include haggard, lean, thin, emaciated, cadaverous, wasted.
Antonyms for bony
Common opposites include boneless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osseous, bonelike, bone, boney, skeletal, cadaverous.
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