Definitions
- Describing a person's face that is thin and bony, often due to illness or malnutrition. - Referring to a building or landscape that is bleak and barren. - Talking about an animal that appears emaciated or underfed.
- Describing a person's face that appears tired, stressed, or anxious. - Referring to a curtain or veil that has been closed or pulled shut. - Talking about a weapon that has been removed from its sheath or holster.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a physical appearance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's face.
- 3Both words can convey a sense of exhaustion or depletion.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a bleak or barren landscape.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Gaunt refers to a thin and bony appearance, while drawn describes a face that appears tired or stressed.
- 2Cause: Gaunt is often due to illness or malnutrition, while drawn can be caused by fatigue, anxiety, or stress.
- 3Intensity: Gaunt suggests a more severe and extreme physical appearance than drawn.
- 4Usage: Gaunt is typically used to describe a person's physical appearance, while drawn can also be used to describe the act of pulling or removing something.
- 5Connotation: Gaunt can have negative connotations related to illness or malnutrition, while drawn can have neutral or slightly negative connotations related to fatigue or stress.
Remember this!
Gaunt and drawn are both adjectives used to describe a person's physical appearance. However, gaunt refers to a thin and bony appearance often due to illness or malnutrition, while drawn describes a face that appears tired or stressed. Additionally, gaunt suggests a more severe and extreme physical appearance than drawn.
