Rawboned

Pronunciation: /rɔːboʊnd/

Definitions of rawboned

adjective describing someone who is thin and has prominent bones

Example Sentences

A1 The rawboned horse trotted slowly along the path.

A2 She admired the rawboned elegance of the model on the runway.

B1 The rawboned structure of the building gave it a modern and minimalist look.

B2 His rawboned frame was a result of years of hard physical labor.

C1 The rawboned beauty of the sculpture was evident in its simplicity and grace.

C2 Despite his rawboned appearance, he possessed a surprising amount of strength and agility.

Examples of rawboned in a Sentence

formal The rawboned horse trotted gracefully around the arena.

informal She's got a rawboned frame that makes her look taller than she actually is.

slang He's a bit too rawboned for my taste, I prefer guys with a bit more muscle.

figurative Her rawboned determination carried her through the toughest of times.

Grammatical Forms of rawboned

• past tense: rawboned
• plural: rawboned
• comparative: more rawboned
• superlative: most rawboned
• present tense: rawbones
• future tense: will rawbone
• perfect tense: have rawboned
• continuous tense: is rawboning
• singular: rawboned
• positive degree: rawboned
• infinitive: to rawbone
• gerund: rawboning
• participle: rawboned

Origin and Evolution of rawboned

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'rawboned' originated from Middle English, combining 'raw' meaning uncooked or unprocessed, and 'boned' referring to bones or structure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a person or animal with prominent bones or a lean physique, 'rawboned' has evolved to also connote a sense of ruggedness or simplicity.