Bony and Shrivelled

Bony

Bony adjective - Having a noticeably small amount of body fat.

Shrivelled and bony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrivelled" instead an adjective "Bony".

Nearby Words: bone, boned

Shrivelled

Shrivelled adjective - (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture.

Bony and shrivelled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bony" instead an adjective "Shrivelled".

Nearby Words: shrivel, shriveled, shrivelling
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