emaciated ih-MAY-shee-ay-tid adjective WS #14

abnormally thin and weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food; severely malnourished

1. The emaciated stray dog was immediately taken to the veterinary clinic for treatment.
2. The rescue workers found several emaciated children in the abandoned building.
3. The emaciated prisoners were barely recognizable when they were finally freed.
4. Photographs of emaciated wildlife highlighted the severity of the drought.
5. After months of illness, he appeared emaciated and frail.