Bonier

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊniː/

Bonier (adj)

  1. Having a lot of bones showing under the skin, so the body looks thin, hard, and not soft.
  2. Relating to bone, or having the structure of bone.
  3. Very dry and hard, like something that has little fat or moisture.

Bonier (adjective)

Examples

  • The dancer looked bony under the bright lights.
  • Her wrists are bony, so the bracelet fits loosely.