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GAUNT

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gaunt.

How to pronounce gaunt:

US

Gaunt - as an adjective satellite

Very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

Example: "A nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cadaverousemaciatedhaggardpinchedskeletalwasted

Gaunt - as an adjective

Lean, angular and bony

Haggard, drawn and emaciated

Bleak, barren and desolate

Example Sentences

"The gaunt man looked like he hadn't eaten in weeks."
"Her gaunt face showed the signs of illness."
"The starving dog had a gaunt body."
"After months at sea, the sailors appeared gaunt and tired."
"The character in the horror movie had a gaunt and ghostly appearance."
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Word Game Points

Is GAUNT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gaunt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GAUNT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is GAUNT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gaunt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GAUNT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GAUNT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gaunt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GAUNT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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