What is a gaunt?

"Gaunt" is an adjective that describes someone or something that is thin and bony, often due to illness or starvation. It implies a lack of flesh and a skeletal appearance.

Here are some examples of how "gaunt" is used:

* "The prisoner looked gaunt and pale after months of solitary confinement."

* "The famine had left the children gaunt and weak."

* "The old horse, gaunt and weary, struggled to pull the cart."

You can also use "gaunt" to describe something that is bare or desolate, like:

* "The gaunt landscape was dotted with a few scraggly trees."

* "The old, gaunt house stood alone on the hill."

Let me know if you have any other questions!