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boniest

 

[ ˈboʊniɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'boniest' refers to the state of being extremely thin or emaciated, often characterized by prominent bones and a lack of flesh. It is the superlative form of the adjective 'bony', which describes someone or something that has a noticeable skeletal structure. This term can also imply that the individual is malnourished or has lost a significant amount of body fat. In casual use, it may describe anything that appears scrawny or overly thin.

Synonyms

emaciated, scrawny, skinny, thin

Examples of usage

  • After weeks of illness, she looked her boniest.
  • The stray cat was the boniest animal I had ever seen.
  • His boniest features made him look older than he was.

Translations

Translations of the word "boniest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais magro

🇮🇳 सबसे पतला

🇩🇪 der dünnste

🇮🇩 paling kurus

🇺🇦 найхудіший

🇵🇱 najchudszy

🇯🇵 最も痩せた

🇫🇷 le plus maigre

🇪🇸 el más delgado

🇹🇷 en zayıf

🇰🇷 가장 마른

🇸🇦 الأكثر نحافة

🇨🇿 nejhubenější

🇸🇰 najchudší

🇨🇳 最瘦的

🇸🇮 najtanjši

🇮🇸 fíntur

🇰🇿 ең арық

🇬🇪 ყველაზე გამხდარი

🇦🇿 ən arıqlamış

🇲🇽 el más delgado

Etymology

The word 'bony' originates from the Middle English term 'bony', which is derived from the Old English 'banig', meaning 'of or relating to bones'. The root is traced back to the Proto-Germanic *bainiz, which also refers to bones. The superlative form 'boniest' is formed by adding the '-est' suffix to 'bony', in accordance with English grammatical rules for creating comparatives and superlatives. This usage reflects the evolution of the language over centuries, where descriptive adjectives have been modified to convey extreme states or qualities. The concept of being bony has often been associated with both health and aesthetics, making it a relevant descriptor in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,252, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.