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Definition of gauntness

gauntness

/ˈɡɔːnt.nəs/
gaunt · ness
Adverb:gauntly
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Adjective:gaunt
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gauntness Lexical Profile

gauntness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being lean, haggard, and bony, especially as a result of suffering, hunger, or advanced age.

Example

"The extreme gauntness of the rescued hikers showed how little food they had found in the wilderness."

2

A grim, barren, or desolate appearance of a building or landscape.

Example

"In winter, the stark gauntness of the leafless trees gave the valley an eerie atmosphere."

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• Nearby Words

gaultheria
gaunt
gauntlet
gauntness
gaur
gaura
gauze

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gauntness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gauntness
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