Gaunt

/ɑɑːnt/

The meaning and definition of Gaunt, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Lean, angular and bony
  2. Haggard, drawn and emaciated

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Synonyms scraggy scrawny skinny

Origin

From Middle English gawnt.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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