skeletal

• Relativo al esqueleto o que se asemeja a él; también describe a algo o alguien extremadamente delgado o que parece reducido a los huesos.

Relating to or resembling a skeleton; describing something very thin or bare.

1. Relating to the skeletonB2formal

   Of, relating to, forming, or attached to a skeleton.

   Relativo al esqueleto

   • The skeletal system provides support for the body.
   • Skeletal muscles are attached to bones.
   • The skeletal remains were found in the ancient tomb.

   Sinónimosbonyosseousosteal

2. Extremely thinB2formal

   Very thin, especially due to disease, hunger, or cold.

   extremadamente delgado

   • The refugees looked skeletal after months of starvation.
   • His skeletal frame was a result of the long illness.
   • The cold wind made her feel skeletal and weak.

   Sinónimosanorexicbonycadaverousemaciatedgaunthaggardscrawnyskinnywanwasted

   Antónimoschubbycorpulentfatfleshyobeseplumpportlystoutthickset