emaciated — abnormally thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: abnormally thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- After surviving on just coffee for a week during finals, Jake looked so emaciated that his mom immediately made him three sandwiches.
- The emaciated stray cat gratefully devoured the food bowl within minutes.
- The fashion model's emaciated frame sparked concerns about industry standards.
emaciated
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/]
abnormally thin and weak, especially because of illness or lack of food
The rescued dog looked emaciated after weeks lost in the mountains.
The emaciated artist whose work was once appreciated, now sees it depreciated
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'emaciatus', the past participle of 'emaciare', meaning 'to make lean'. The prefix 'e-' means 'out' and 'maciare' derives from 'macies' meaning 'leanness' or 'thinness'.
Breakdown
e- (out) + maciat- (make lean, from Latin macies meaning leanness) + -ed (past participle/adjective suffix) = emaciated (made extremely thin)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After surviving on just coffee for a week during finals, Jake looked so emaciated that his mom immediately made him three sandwiches.”
“The emaciated stray cat gratefully devoured the food bowl within minutes.”
“The fashion model's emaciated frame sparked concerns about industry standards.”
“My wallet looks emaciated after Black Friday shopping - it needs serious nutritional support!”
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