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bonier

 

[ หˆboสŠniษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing structure

The term 'bonier' is a comparative form of 'bony,' which typically refers to someone or something that has prominent bones or is excessively thin. It can describe the appearance of individuals, animals, or even objects that have a structurally bony or skeletal look. This is often used to convey a sense of frailty or lack of flesh. In a broader sense, it can suggest a lack of softness or volume.

Synonyms

emaciated, scrawny, skeletal, thin

Examples of usage

  • The dog looked bonier after his illness.
  • The bonier branches of the tree reached out over the path.
  • She felt bonier than she had in years.

Translations

Translations of the word "bonier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bonier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะฝั–ั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ‹ใ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bonier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bonier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋‹ˆ์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู†ูŠูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bonier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bonier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅšๅฐผๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะฝะธะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bonier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bonier

Etymology

The word 'bony' originates from the Middle English term 'bonie,' which comes from the Old French 'bo(i)n,' meaning 'bone.' The morphological structure reflects its roots: 'bone' serves as the base with the addition of the comparative suffix '-ier,' which indicates a higher degree of the adjective. The term has been used in the English language since at least the 15th century and has typically retained its meaning related to the physical prominence of bones. In evolving usage, 'bonier' has come to describe not only human bodies but also animals and objects that visually appear to resemble a skeletal form. The connotation of the word can carry a negative implication, reflecting an image of frailty or health issues; however, in some contexts, it can be used descriptively without a pejorative undertone.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,488, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.