Gaunter is an adjective that describes someone or something as becoming thin, bony, and emaciated. Some synonyms for gaunter include skinnier, bonier, leaner, slimmer, and more emaciated. Other synonyms could include more skeletal, thinner-faced, more angular, and more haggard. Gaunter can also be used to describe something that is becoming more sparse, faded, or dim, such as a shadow or a memory. In this context, synonyms could include more faint, paler, weaker, and more ghostly. Whether used to describe a person or an object, gaunter is a vivid and evocative term that suggests a sense of frailty, fragility, and vulnerability.