Adjectives For Bones

Discover the most popular adjectives for describing bones, complete with example sentences to guide your usage.

Updated on March 16, 2024

Choosing the right adjective to describe bones can deeply impact the image or feeling conveyed in a sentence. Whether emphasizing the long bones that contribute to height, the human bones that connect us to our ancestry, or the dry bones that evoke images of deserts and archeological digs, each adjective adds a unique shade of meaning. Descriptors such as small or nasal bones can detail anatomy with precision, while old bones whisper tales of history and time passed. Uncover the full spectrum of adjectives used with 'bones' to enrich your descriptions and narratives.

long	The long bones in the arms and legs are the most vulnerable to breaks.
human	"It is nothing but a few old dried human bones and fragments of clothes and jewelry"
dry	The scattered dry bones rattled in the wind.
small	The cat's small bones were easy to feel under its fur.
nasal	The nasal bones are two small, flat bones that form the bridge of the nose.
old	The old bones creaked as she moved.
broken	The doctor suspected he had broken bones but an X-ray was needed to confirm.
bare	He stripped the argument down to its bare bones
facial	The facial bones of the skull protect the brain and support the face.
cranial	The newborn infant has a wider head with fontanelles, spaces between the cranial bones
high	The model had high bones and a statuesque figure.
fossil	The dinosaur fossil bones were carefully extracted from the excavation site.
temporal	Her temporal bones were fractured in the accident.
very	The biting cold chilled her to her very bones
flat	The skull contains many flat bones

tubular	Tubular bones such as the humerus, have a hollow center that contains bone marrow.
strong	Calcium and vitamin D can help you maintain strong bones
white	The sun bleached the white bones of the dead whale.
short	The short bones in the wrist are called carpals.
burnt	The burnt bones were scattered around the campsite.
dead	The dead bones rattled in the wind.
fractured
bleached	Bleached bones lay scattered across the desolate landscape, a testament to the harsh conditions that once prevailed.
pelvic	The pelvic bones are the bones that form the pelvis, which is the bony structure that supports the lower abdomen and the trunk of the body.
prominent	Her prominent bones stuck out from her thin body.
adjacent	The adjacent bones in the spine are called vertebrae.
brittle	My grandmother has brittle bones due to osteoporosis.
animal	The archeologists carefully brushed away the dirt to reveal the animal bones
charred	The charred bones lay scattered among the ashes.
tiny	I found a bird's nest full of tiny bones

separate	The ancient fish had separate bones
occipital	The occipital bones form the back and base of the skull.
larger	The professor studied the anatomy, admiring the larger bones
thin	Sarah's thin bones could be seen through her skin.
numerous	The creature had numerous bones protruding from its back.
wormian	Wormian bones which are small bones found in the sutures of the skull, are often associated with genetic disorders.
scattered	Bleached scattered bones lay strewn across the sun-drenched desert floor.
fragile	He was born with a condition that left him with fragile bones
cross	The black cross bones on the flag warned of the danger.
hollow	The birds are light and can fly because they have hollow bones
malar	The malar bones are located below the eyes and form part of the cheekbones.
frontal	The frontal bones of the cranium are located anteriorly between the parietal bones and the sphenoid bone.
mammoth	The museum had a display of mammoth bones
smaller	We have smaller bones but we are no less strong.
weary	I could feel it in my weary bones that it was going to be a long day.

soft	The bird's soft bones made it easy for the cat to catch it.
healthy	Exercising regularly can help build and maintain healthy bones
delicate	The delicate bones of the sparrow were visible through its thin skin.
dermal	The dermal bones of the skull are thin and flat.
zygomatic	The zygomatic bones also known as cheekbones, are part of the facial skeleton.
tarsal	The tarsal bones form the heel and ankle.
irregular	The irregular bones in the body are the vertebrae, the ribs, the sternum, the hip bone, and the skull.
affected	The injury affected bones in her leg.
lazy	The lazy bones refused to lift a finger to help.
slender	Her slender bones and graceful movements made her a captivating dancer.
collar	She broke her collar bones when she fell off the bike.
sharp	The sharp bones of the fish could easily puncture your skin.
bearing
superior	Her superior bones gave her an advantage in physical activities.
fetal

sphenoid	The sphenoid bones are located at the base of the skull and form part of the middle cranial fossa.
fossilized	The researchers discovered fossilized bones and other relics from a bygone era.
corresponding	The corresponding bones of the skull are the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital and sphenoid.
whitened	The whitened bones of the long-dead animal lay scattered across the ground.
oracle	Oracle bones provided an important source of information about ancient Chinese history.
bloody	The dog chewed on the bloody bones with delight.

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