bony
Translation
bony, gaunt
Examples
He had a long, bony face.
He had a long, bony face.
The fish was very bony and hard to eat.
The fish was very bony and hard to eat.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) bony ((noun)) describing someone or something as thin with prominent bones. He has long, bony fingers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gaunt, skinny, thin; Antonyms: fleshy, plump
Etymology
From 'bone' + the suffix '-y', meaning 'full of or characterized by'.
Memory Tips
Picture a skeleton's hand – it's very bony because it's just bones.