What does emaciated mean?
Emaciated means Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease..
Emaciated
/əˈmeɪ.ʃi.eɪ.tɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease..
Definitions by Sense
- Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.
- simple past and past participle of emaciate
Example Sentences
The emaciated prisoners in the death camps were weak and sickly.
She arrived at a resort in December 2024, extremely emaciated — staff described her as “so weak she couldn’t walk on her own,” with sunken eyes, protruding bones, yellow fingernails and decaying teeth.
Synonyms for emaciated
Antonyms for emaciated
Related Words
Word Forms
- more emaciated
- most emaciated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for emaciated?
Common synonyms include haggard, lean, thin, cadaverous.
What is the opposite of emaciated?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use emaciated in a sentence?
The emaciated prisoners in the death camps were weak and sickly.
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