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boniest

boniest is the superlative 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 boniest

alternative formboneyest

Questions about boniest

What is boniest the superlative form of?
Boniest is the superlative form of bony.

Words near boniest in the dictionary

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

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