Emaciated

usgb/ɪˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/
adjective

Being very thin or weak, usually because of illness or extreme lack of food.

After two months lost in the wilderness, he was found alive but emaciated
Visual representation of "emaciated" - Being very thin or weak, usually because of illness or extreme lack of food

Often appears as...

  • an emaciated figure
  • emaciated body
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Illness or Starvation

Use 'emaciated' when referring to extreme thinness caused by sickness or not eating enough.

Illustration for Illness or Starvation
The stray dog looked emaciated, prompting neighbors to offer food.
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Negative Connotation

'Emaciated' often carries a sense of pity or concern, unlike just being 'thin' which can be neutral or positive.

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She appeared emaciated after her long battle with the illness.
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Visual Impact

‘Emaciated’ can convey a strong visual image of someone's appearance to the listener.

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The old portrait depicted an emaciated farmer from the period of famine.
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