Bony

Synonyms of bony

• skinny
• gaunt
• emaciated

Antonyms of bony

• fleshy
• chubby
• plump

Collocations of bony

bony fingers

Frequency: 80 %

She played the piano with her bony fingers.

bony hands

Frequency: 75 %

She clenched her bony hands in frustration.

bony face

Frequency: 70 %

His bony face looked gaunt and tired.

bony structure

Frequency: 65 %

The x-ray revealed a bony structure in his leg.

bony skeleton

Frequency: 60 %

The archaeologists uncovered a bony skeleton buried in the ground.

Idiomatic Expressions for bony

• Phrase: Bony structure
  Meaning: Refers to the skeletal framework or framework of a building that is made up of bones or bone-like structures.
  Usage: The bony structure of the ancient cathedral was still standing despite centuries of wear and tear.