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Bony (Adjective)

Having bones especially many or prominent bones; "a bony shad fillet"; "her bony wrist"; "bony fish".

All adjective clusters.

The bony fingers of the skeleton grasped the door handle.
Her bony wrist was a testament to her struggles with anorexia.
The bony fish was a delicacy in many Asian cuisines.
The bony structure of the bird's wings allowed for incredible agility.
The bony remains of the ancient creature were a fascinating archaeological find.

Composed of or containing bone; "osseous tissue".

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

The skeletal remains of the dinosaur were remarkably well-preserved, with bony structures still intact.
The bony fish have a more complex skeleton than the cartilaginous fish.
The surgeon carefully dissected the bony tissue surrounding the joint to repair the damaged ligament.
The museum exhibit featured a collection of bony fossils from ancient species that had been discovered in the region.
The patient's X-ray revealed a bony growth on her heel that was causing her persistent pain.

Being very thin; "a child with skinny freckled legs"; "a long scrawny neck"; "pale bony hands".

All adjective clusters.

She had become a bony shadow of her former self after the illness.
His long bony fingers clicked away at the keyboard with impressive speed.
The pale bony hands were the only part of the faceless body that remained uncovered.
Her aunt had been a gaunt, bony woman with a severe expression and cold demeanor.
His sharp jawline was accentuated by the fact that his bony cheeks had no visible padding.