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dry-boned in a sentence

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Definition

Dry-boned refers to a stark, barren, or desolate appearance, often characterized by a lack of vitality or liveliness.

Sample Sentences

  1. The landscape was dry-boned, with only a few scraggly bushes breaking the monotony of the cracked earth.
  2. Her dry-boned humor often caught people off guard, leaving them unsure whether to laugh or cringe.
  3. The old barn stood dry-boned in the field, a haunting reminder of the once-thriving farmstead.
  4. His dry-boned appearance belied a fierce determination that surprised everyone who underestimated him.
  5. In the pale light of dawn, the dry-boned trees stretched their spindly limbs towards the sky, creating an eerie silhouette.

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