Definition

Having very little flesh or fat; extremely thin.

Example

The stray dog looked so bony that I decided to take it home and feed it.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that dog at the park yesterday?

Yeah, it was the boniest dog I've ever seen!

I couldn't believe how skinny it looked, poor thing.

I know, I hope someone adopts it soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Boniest → It is formed from "bony" (from Old English "banig", meaning full of bones) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "boniest" means having the most bones or being the most bony.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bony' as describing something full of bones, and '-est' indicates the highest degree, so 'boniest' means having the most bones.

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