Emaciated

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of emaciated

adjective Emaciated is an adjective that describes someone or something that is extremely thin and weak due to lack of food or illness.

Example Sentences

A1 The emaciated dog looked hungry and weak.

A2 She found an emaciated cat on the street and took it to the vet.

B1 After weeks of being lost in the wilderness, he emerged emaciated but alive.

B2 The emaciated figure in the painting evoked a sense of despair and suffering.

C1 The emaciated refugees arrived at the camp after a long and arduous journey.

C2 The emaciated prisoner was finally released after years of unjust imprisonment.

Examples of emaciated in a Sentence

formal The emaciated patient was immediately admitted to the hospital for treatment.

informal I saw an emaciated stray cat on the street, so I gave it some food.

slang That dude looks so emaciated, he needs to eat a burger or something.

figurative The emaciated state of the economy was a cause for concern among the citizens.

Grammatical Forms of emaciated

• past tense: emaciated
• plural: emaciated
• comparative: more emaciated
• superlative: most emaciated
• present tense: emaciate
• future tense: will emaciate
• perfect tense: have emaciated
• continuous tense: is emaciating
• singular: emaciated
• positive degree: emaciated
• infinitive: to emaciate
• gerund: emaciating
• participle: emaciated

Origin and Evolution of emaciated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'emaciated' originated from the Latin word 'emaciatus', which is derived from the verb 'emaciere' meaning 'to make lean or waste away'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'emaciated' has retained its original meaning of being extremely thin or weak due to lack of food or illness. It is commonly used to describe a severe state of malnourishment or deprivation.