Bony

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊni/

Definitions of bony

adjective describing something that is related to or resembling bone; skinny or gaunt in appearance

Example Sentences

A1 The old man had bony fingers.

A2 She was worried about her bony knees showing in the short skirt.

B1 The stray dog had a bony frame from lack of food.

B2 The doctor noted the patient's bony protrusions during the examination.

C1 The archaeologist discovered a bony skeleton buried deep in the ground.

C2 Her bony face betrayed years of hardship and suffering.

Examples of bony in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted that the patient had a bony structure, indicating a low body fat percentage.

informal She's always been self-conscious about her bony arms, but I think they look great.

slang That skateboarder has some seriously bony legs, dude.

figurative The old tree had bony branches reaching out in all directions, like gnarled fingers.

Grammatical Forms of bony

• past tense: boned
• plural: bonies
• comparative: bonier
• superlative: boniest
• present tense: is bony
• future tense: will be bony
• perfect tense: has been bony
• continuous tense: is being bony
• singular: bony
• positive degree: bony
• infinitive: to be bony
• gerund: being bony
• participle: bony

Origin and Evolution of bony

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bony' originated from the Old French word 'bon', meaning good or well.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bony' evolved from its original meaning of good or well to describe something that is thin or emaciated, particularly in reference to a person's physical appearance.