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bony Synonyms

Another word for bony

Choosing another word for bony depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having so little flesh that the bones are prominent beneath the skin; very thin or gaunt.

Usage Example

"The stray dog was so scrawny that we could easily count every one of its ribs."

Strongest
scrawny
skinny
gaunt
skeletal
Strong
rawboned
emaciated
scraggy
angular
gangly
lanky

• adjective (Context 2)

Consisting of, resembling, or relating to bone.

Usage Example

"Turtles and tortoises are protected by a hard, osseous shell composed of fused ribs and vertebrae."

Strongest
osseous
osteal
Strong
skeletal

Opposites of bony

The opposite of bony shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fleshy
boneless
plump
meaty
chubby
cartilaginous
rotund
filleted
See all opposites of bony

• Nearby Words

bonsai
bontebok
bonus
bony
boo
boob
booboo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bony. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bony
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