1. in a manner relating to or resembling a skeleton; extremely thin or emaciated
2. in terms of basic structure or framework
Usage: technical

Examples

• The patient appeared skeletally thin after months of illness.
• The building was skeletally complete but lacked interior finishing.
• She was skeletally built, with long limbs and sharp angles.
• The project was skeletally outlined in the proposal.
• The tree stood skeletally bare against the winter sky.
• The framework was skeletally sound despite its minimal appearance.