B2 adjective ニュートラル

bony

/ˈboʊ.ni/

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

例文

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1

The stray dog was so bony that you could count every one of its ribs.

The stray dog was extremely thin and its bones were visible.

2

The surgeon noted a bony growth on the patient's orbital floor during the examination.

The doctor observed an unusual hard mass of bone in the patient's eye socket area.

3

Watch out for his bony elbows when you're playing basketball!

Be careful because his elbows are very sharp and hard.

語族

名詞
bone
Verb
bone
副詞
bonily
形容詞
bony
関連
boniness
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Pony' that is so hungry you can see its 'Bones'—that pony is 'Bony'.

クイックテスト

After weeks of illness, the patient's face looked ____ and pale.

正解!

正解は: bony

例文

1

The stray dog was so bony that you could count every one of its ribs.

everyday

The stray dog was extremely thin and its bones were visible.

2

The surgeon noted a bony growth on the patient's orbital floor during the examination.

formal

The doctor observed an unusual hard mass of bone in the patient's eye socket area.

3

Watch out for his bony elbows when you're playing basketball!

informal

Be careful because his elbows are very sharp and hard.

4

The evolution of bony fish represents a significant divergence from cartilaginous ancestors.

academic

The development of fish with bone-based skeletons is a major evolutionary shift from those with cartilage.

5

The consultant described the company's stripped-back infrastructure as a bony framework ready for new investment.

business

The consultant said the company had a minimal, lean structure that was ready for growth.

語族

名詞
bone
Verb
bone
副詞
bonily
形容詞
bony
関連
boniness

よく使う組み合わせ

bony fingers thin, long fingers where the joints are prominent
bony structure the underlying frame made of bone
bony prominence an area where a bone sticks out under the skin
bony plate a hard, flat piece of bone often found in armor or fish
bony ridge a long, narrow raised part of a bone

よく使うフレーズ

skin and bony

extremely thin (often used as 'skin and bone')

bony fish

a class of fish that have skeletons primarily composed of bone tissue

bony frame

a person's physical skeletal build

よく混同される語

bony vs bonny

Bonny is a Scottish/Northern English term meaning attractive or healthy-looking, whereas bony means thin and skeletal.

bony vs boney

Boney is simply a less common spelling variant of bony; both are technically correct but 'bony' is preferred in modern English.

📝

使い方のコツ

When used to describe people, 'bony' is often slightly negative or clinical, suggesting a person is unhealthily thin. In biology, it is a neutral, descriptive term for species or structures containing bone.

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よくある間違い

Learners often forget to drop the 'e' from 'bone' when adding the '-y' suffix. They might also confuse the adjective with the noun 'bone' when describing physical traits.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'Pony' that is so hungry you can see its 'Bones'—that pony is 'Bony'.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English 'bāniġ', which comes from 'bān' (bone).

文法パターン

Attributive adjective (e.g., bony hands) Predicative adjective (e.g., His face was bony) Comparative: bonier, Superlative: boniest

クイックテスト

After weeks of illness, the patient's face looked ____ and pale.

正解!

正解は: bony

関連単語

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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