skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈske-lə-tᵊl 
: of, relating to, forming, attached to, or resembling a skeleton
Examples of skeletal in a Sentence
The archaeologist found skeletal remains.
She was skeletal after her illness.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Eventually, search teams located more skeletal remains and pieces of clothing, according to the outlet.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Late in the film, Bowser also takes on a spooky skeletal form called Dry Bowser, which may be a tad too scary for the youngest moviegoers.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the cardiovascular, skeletal and neurological systems are quietly shifting during a window when early action makes the most difference.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for skeletal
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“Skeletal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeletal. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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skeletal
adjective
skel·e·tal
ˈskel-ət-ᵊl
: of, relating or attached to, forming, or resembling a skeleton
skeletal muscles
the skeletal system
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