bonyness
- noun
- /ˈboʊni.nəs/
:
delgadez extrema
- The bonyness of his arms was obvious beneath his torn shirt.
Examples
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The doctor noted his bonyness during the examination.
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Veterinarians checked the dog's bonyness before recommending a new diet.
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After the long illness, her bonyness became a cause for concern.
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Her bonyness was concerning to her family.
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After the long illness, her bonyness became a cause for concern.
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The bonyness of his arms was obvious beneath his torn shirt.
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The doctor noted his bonyness during the examination.
Synonyms
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4.2
Lack of strong, detailed ideas or proof in a text
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8.6
Extreme thinness from not enough food or illness
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8.4
A very thin appearance because of illness or not having enough food
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4.9
Being very thin in a way that looks unhealthy
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8.2
Being very thin with little body fat
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3.4
Having little body fat and being thin
Being very thin with bones clearly showing, often from illness or lack of food
A very thin, weak body caused by illness or lack of food
A very thin, weak body after long illness or not eating
Antonyms
How Thin
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word bonyness comes from the simple word bony, which comes from bone, so it literally means 'full of bone' or 'with the bones showing'. That's why bonyness describes a very thin person or animal whose bones are easy to see.