Bony — synonyms, bony antonyms, definition

1. bony (a)

cartilaginous emaciated fundamental gaunt hard horny lanky lean scrawny skinny svelte thin tough

2. bony (Adjective)

boney cadaverous haggard osseous osteal pinched skeletal wasted boneless

bony (Adjective) — Very thin especially from disease, hunger or cold. ex. "emaciated bony hands"

bony (Adjective) — Composed of or containing bone. ex. "bony tissue"

bony (Adjective) — Having bones especially many or prominent bones. ex. "her bony wrist" ex. "bony fish" ex. "a bony shad fillet"