NYT Dictionary

EMACIATED

/ɪˈmeɪ.siˌeɪ.tɪd/
AdjectiveVerbe-MA-ci-at-ede-ma-ci-at-ed · 5 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024

Meaning

Thin or haggard, especially from hunger or disease.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bonycadaverousgaunthaggardpinchedskeletalwastedwasteemaciatemacerate

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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