noun-modifying (irregular)
Used for land or soil that is poor and unable to support much plant life. Less common than the 'thin' sense.
See also: 痩せる
He had a gaunt face from illness.
Crops are hard to grow on barren land.
痩せた describes someone thin or skinny, the opposite of the full, rounded figure implied by 豊満.
Prenominal form of the verb 痩せる (yaseru), which is of native Japanese origin. The kanji 痩 is used for its meaning of 'thin' or 'emaciated'.