Meaning ofgauntin English

Adjective

1. unhealthily thin from hunger or illness
   The gaunt expression on her face revealed her poor health.
2. extremely thin; bony and lean
   After months of starvation, the refugee had a gaunt appearance.
3. having a haggard appearance; drawn and emaciated
   His gaunt fingers grasped the walking stick tightly.
4. lean with prominent bones; angular features
   The gaunt landscape of the desert stretched out before us.
5. severely thin; bony appearance
   The gaunt figure of the old man walked slowly down the street.
6. haggard and emaciated (due to illness, etc.)
   The patient's gaunt face showed the effects of the long illness.