1. the quality or state of being bony; having prominent or visible bones
2. the presence of many bones or bone-like structures, especially in food

Examples

• The boniness of her face became more pronounced after her illness.
• He was struck by the boniness of the stray dog's frame.
• The boniness of the fish made it difficult to eat.
• Her athletic training emphasized strength over the boniness that comes with extreme weight loss.
• The sculpture captured the boniness of an elderly figure with remarkable detail.