Definition

Having a lot of bones or being thin and bony in appearance.

Example

After the illness, he looked even boneyer than before.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you noticed that he's looking even more boneyer lately?

Yeah, it’s surprising how quickly he’s lost weight.

I wondered if he’s been working out or if something’s up.

I heard he’s been running a lot, but I hope he’s okay.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'boneyer' is derived from 'boney' (from Old English 'bān', meaning bone) and the suffix '-er' (meaning one who). Thus, 'boneyer' refers to one who is characterized by having many bones or a bony structure.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'bony' — that means they have a lot of bones showing, and the '-er' indicates a person. So, a boneyer is someone who is very bony.

Visually Confused Words