adjective
emaciated
uh-MAY-shee-ay-tihd
Emaciated (adjective) means Extremely thin and weak, usually from starvation or serious illness. Example: “The rescued dog was emaciated and could barely stand.”
adjective
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Extremely thin and weak, usually from starvation or serious illness.
"The rescued dog was emaciated and could barely stand."
"Survivors of the famine were emaciated by the time aid arrived."
How to use emaciated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDangerously underweight-looking, in a way that suggests hunger or sickness rather than natural slimness.
When to use it
A serious, clinical-sounding word — not used casually for someone who is just slim.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more emaciated
- Superlative
- most emaciated
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What does “emaciated” mean?
The word “emaciated” means extremely thin and weak, usually from starvation or serious illness. In plain terms, dangerously underweight-looking, in a way that suggests hunger or sickness rather than natural slimness.
How do you pronounce “emaciated”?
“Emaciated” is pronounced uh-MAY-shee-ay-tihd (/ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “emaciated” in a sentence?
Here is “emaciated” used in a sentence: “The rescued dog was emaciated and could barely stand.”
What part of speech is “emaciated”?
“Emaciated” is an adjective.
