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bony

intermediateB1

/ˈboʊni/ · bo-ny

having prominent bones; thin and lacking flesh.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

having prominent bones; thin and lacking flesh.

ہڈیاں نمایاں ہونے کے سبب پتلے یا کمزور.

ہڈی دار

haddi dar

Synonyms

thinscrawnyslenderپتلادبلہخاکی

Antonyms

chubbyplumpfatموٹاگدازچوگا

Common Collocations

  • bony hands
  • bony frame
  • bony figure

Example Sentences

The bony structure of the horse was evident as it galloped.

گدھوں کی ہڈی دار ساخت واضح تھی جب وہ تیز دوڑ رہے تھے۔

Gidhon ki haddi dar saakht wazeh thi jab woh taiz daur rahe the.

She looked bony after her illness.

بیماری کے بعد وہ ہڈی دار نظر آئیں۔

Bimari ke baad woh haddi dar nazar aain.

He has a bony face that gives him a unique look.

اس کا ہڈی دار چہرہ اسے منفرد شکل دیتا ہے۔

Us ka haddi dar chehra use munfarid shakal deta hai.

Easily Confused With

boney:Boney is often used as a name or can be informal; bony specifically refers to the physical condition.

Word Family

bone
nounہڈی
boniness
nounہڈیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Bony sounds like 'bone,' which reminds you of thin and prominent bones.

Imagine a skeleton to remember the concept of being bony.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "banic" — of the bones

First known use: 15th century

The term 'bony' has evolved from its Old English roots relating to bones, particularly describing someone's physical appearance.