Haggard and Lanky

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Haggard adjective - Suffering extreme weight loss as a result of hunger or disease.

Usage example: the rescued hiker appeared haggard and worn after a week in the woods

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Lanky and haggard are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lanky" instead an adjective "Haggard".

Nearby Word: haggardly

Lanky adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.

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Haggard and lanky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Haggard" instead an adjective "Lanky".

Nearby Word: lank

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