What does atrofiado in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word atrofiado in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use atrofiado in Portuguese.

The word atrofiado in Portuguese means atrophied, gaunt, definhado, atrofiado, retardado, atrofiado, definhado, atrofiado. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word atrofiado

atrophied

adjetivo (que apresenta atrofia)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

gaunt

adjetivo (figurado (definhado, minguado)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

definhado, atrofiado, retardado

adjective (development: retarded)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Although Oliver is stunted, he has made friends at his school and is doing well.

atrofiado

adjective (characterized by atrophy)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)

definhado, atrofiado

adjective (person, thing: not developed)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Richard believes his growth is stunted because he began drinking coffee at age 11.

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