emaciated

Definitions

e- (out, intensifying) + maci (thinness) + -ated = 'thinned right out.' The past participle of emaciate, now used as an adjective for someone shockingly thin from illness or hunger. Stronger and grimmer than 'thin' — it implies real suffering and a gaunt, wasted look.

Common Collocations

• 1.look emaciated看上去骨瘦如柴
• 2.emaciated body消瘦的身躯
• 3.emaciated face枯瘦的脸
• 4.thin and emaciated又瘦又憔悴

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The rescued dog was emaciated and could barely stand.

• 2.

  Photographs showed the emaciated faces of famine survivors.

• 3.

  Months of illness had left him pale and emaciated.

Easily Confused

emaciated vs skinny vs slim — slim and slender are flattering (a slim figure). skinny is casual and neutral-to-negative (skinny jeans). emaciated is extreme and alarming: dangerously, unhealthily thin from suffering. Never use emaciated as a compliment.