emaciated – Very thin and weak, especially because of lack of food or illness

(Pronounced im-ay-see-ayted)

To remember the definition of the word emaciated, use the following mnemonic:

Her mates are rated (emaciated) according to how thin they are.

Examples of emaciated in a sentence

Because some sick animals refuse to eat, many of them become emaciated.

Jim’s long-term illness is causing him to appear emaciated.

The emaciated woman was too frail to walk.