Bony: meaning, definitions and examples

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bony

[ ˈboʊni ]

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anatomy

Relating to or consisting of bone; osseous. Bony structures provide support and protection for the body.

Synonyms

calcified, osseous, skeletal

Examples of usage

The bony skeleton of a fish
Bony growths on the joints can be a sign of arthritis

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appearance

Having a thin, lean, and prominent appearance due to little flesh and prominent bones.

Synonyms

emaciated, gaunt, skinny

Examples of usage

Her bony fingers gripped the edge of the table
The old man had a bony face with sunken cheeks

Translations

Translations of the word "bony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ósseo

🇮🇳 हड्डी वाला

🇩🇪 knochig

🇮🇩 bertulang

🇺🇦 кістлявий

🇵🇱 kościsty

🇯🇵 骨の

🇫🇷 osseux

🇪🇸 huesudo

🇹🇷 kemikli

🇰🇷 뼈의

🇸🇦 عظمي

🇨🇿 kostnatý

🇸🇰 kostnatý

🇨🇳 骨的

🇸🇮 kostni

🇮🇸 beinóttur

🇰🇿 сүйекті

🇬🇪 ძვლოვანი

🇦🇿 sümüklü

🇲🇽 huesudo

Word origin

The word 'bony' originated in the late Middle English period, derived from the Old French word 'bo(u)ne' and the Latin word 'osseus'. It has been used to describe things related to bones or having a thin appearance with prominent bones.

See also: bone, boneless, bones, debone, deboned.