← BackshareGuessemaciated/ɪˈmeɪʃiˌeɪtɪd/adjectiveExtremely thin and weak because of illness or lack of food.The emaciated stray dog was given food and water.After weeks without food, the hiker looked emaciated.Doctors treated the emaciated patient with a special diet.SynonymsgauntskeletalAntonymsplump