Meaning of the word boneless in English

What does boneless mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boneless

US /ˈboʊn.ləs/

UK /ˈbəʊn.ləs/

having had the bones removed

Example:

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She bought a boneless chicken breast for dinner.

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The recipe calls for boneless fish fillets.

Antonym:

bony

lacking firmness or strength; weak

Example:

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After the long illness, he felt completely boneless.

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The jelly was so soft it seemed almost boneless.

Synonym:

flabby limp weak spineless feeble