gaunt

UK
/ɡɔːnt/
US
/ɡɔnt/

Translations

gauntadjective
gaunter
Comp.
gauntest
Super.
UK
/ɡɔːnt/
US
/ɡɔnt/
The gaunt figure of the old woman was silhouetted against the sunset.
Худощавая фигура старой женщины вырисовывалась на фоне заката.
The gaunt man looked like he hadn't eaten in days.
Измождённый мужчина выглядел так, будто не ел несколько дней.
Additional translations
высокий и худой
gauntverb
gaunted
Past Simple
gaunted
Past Participle
gaunting
Gerund
UK
/ɡɔːnt/
US
/ɡɑːnt/
Archaic/rare verb meaning ‘to become or make thin’

Definitions

gauntadjective
Extremely thin and bony, often due to hunger, illness, or suffering.
The gaunt figure of the old man was a stark reminder of the harsh winter.
Bleak, desolate, or grim in appearance.
The gaunt landscape stretched out before them, devoid of any signs of life.
gauntverb
(intransitive, archaic) To become thin or emaciated.
After weeks of illness he began to gaunt noticeably.
(transitive, archaic) To make (someone or something) thin, angular, or haggard.
Years of hardship had gaunted the community.