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bony
01
extremely thin to the point where the outlines of one's bones are visible beneath one's skin
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
boniest
Comparative
bonier
gradable
Examples
Despite her efforts to gain weight, her bony frame remained unchanged.
02
containing bones or an abundance of bones
Examples
She preferred the bony cut of beef short ribs.
03
composed of or containing bone
