Definition

Having very prominent bones or being very thin, often to an extreme degree.

Example

After the long illness, he looked boneyest among all his friends.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that dog in the park?

Yeah, it's the boneyest one I've ever seen!

I know, right? It looks like it could use a good meal.

For sure! I hope someone adopts it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boneyest → It is formed from "bone" (from Old English "ban", meaning the hard structure that makes up the skeleton) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "boneyest" means having the most bones or being the most bony in appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'bone' which refers to the hard structure in our body, and remember that 'boneyest' describes something that has the most bones or is the most bony.

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