← BackshareGuesslight boned/laɪt boʊnd/adjectiveHaving a thin, delicate, or slender body structure; not heavy or sturdy.She was light-boned and graceful, like a dancer.The light-boned bird could fly for hours without tiring.Light-boned dogs are often faster than heavier breeds.SynonymsdelicateslenderthinAntonymssturdy