[240B]

Respectfully disagree. Many anorexia patients are referred to as skeletal even while they are alive.

Pelosi is frequently described as skeletal in appearance.

You taking the word too literally. IMO

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“Pelosi is frequently described as skeletal in appearance.”

I thought she was described as being Skelator!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skelator

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

When referring to human remains the adjective “skeletal” means without significant amounts of soft tissue, while mummified implies preserved dessicated soft tissue. When referring to a live person, “skeletal” means gaunt, emaciated, like concentration camp survivors, while “mummified” always refers to Nancy Pelosi.