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/
Korean meaning: 병이나 영양부족으로 비정상적으로 마르고 약해진
Korean pronunciation: 이**메이**시에이티드
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
A doctor examines an emaciated patient in a rural clinic
The emaciated artist whose work was once appreciated, now sees it depreciated
🎤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'.
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📝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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