What is another word for rawboned?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɔːbənd] (IPA) 
Rawboned is a term used to describe someone who is thin with prominent bones. Some synonyms for rawboned include lanky, skinny, gaunt, bony, scrawny, spare, lean, stringy, gangly, and angular. These words all convey a similar meaning to rawboned, but with subtle differences. For example, lanky suggests long and loose limbs while gaunt implies a haggard and unwell appearance. Bony and scrawny are both more negative and critical in connotation, while lean and spare can indicate a certain level of fitness or athleticism. No matter which synonym is used, all will convey the idea of a person who is thin and angular in appearance.
