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bonier

bonier is the comparative form of bony.

Meaning of bony

Adjective

bony (comparative bonier, superlative boniest)

  1. Resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone; osseous.
  2. Full of bones.
  3. With little flesh; skinny, thin.
    • That bony fellow could use a few hot dinners.
  4. Having prominent bones.

Forms of bonier

alternative formboneyer

Questions about bonier

What is bonier the comparative form of?
Bonier is the comparative form of bony.

Words near bonier in the dictionary

  1. boniato
  2. boniatos
  3. bonibell
  4. bonibells
  5. bonie
  6. bonier
  7. boniest
  8. boniface
  9. bonifaces
  10. Bonifacian
  11. Bonifacio

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