Usage Note
Knochig describes a very lean body in which bones are prominent and visible — angular cheekbones, protruding shoulder blades, or thin wrists. It implies little covering flesh and is often used for angular, spare physiques rather than simply thin ones.
Examples
"Sie griff seine knochige Hand und hielt sie fest."
Natural Translation
She grasped his bony hand and held it tight.
Literal Translation
She grabbed his bony hand and held it tight.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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