gaunt
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɡɔːnt/
Definition
Extremely thin and bony, usually as a result of suffering, hunger, or age.
Examples
The prisoner of war looked gaunt after months of starvation.
Her face became gaunt and weary as the illness took its toll.
He stared at his gaunt reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing himself.
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