big-chested
- adjective
- /bɪɡˈtʃɛstɪd/
:
pecho grande
- The big-chested swimmer glided effortlessly through the water, showcasing his strong physique.
- a big-chested man
Examples
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He looked fine as a waterman, big-chested over the low sides of the boat.
Fiction book (1993) -
But he is deeply moved, this booming, big-chested old man.
Fiction book (1993) -
Tomorrow, first thing, he will dig out the old photos, frame the one of his mother and father's wedding, the portrait of his grandfather—big-chested, with thighs like a Percheron.
Fiction book (2000) -
Posing on the beach, big-chested, thin-hipped in his bikini, a good three inches taller than my tall husband, he looked as if he'd been molded by an outside artist instead of developing around his own inner springs.
Fiction book (1991) -
She admired the big-chested statue in the museum, impressed by the detailed craftsmanship.
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Wearing a fitted shirt, he proudly displayed his big-chested frame during the competition.
Synonyms
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6.5
A woman who has large breasts
3
7.4
Having large breasts and a curvy body
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7.2
Having a large chest and broad shoulders
Having a large, full chest that stands out
A person or animal with a deep chest that suggests strength
A woman with large breasts and a full, attractive figure
How Big
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7.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word big-chested is made of the two words big and chest, where chest means the 'front part of the body' that holds the heart and lungs. So big-chested literally means 'having a large chest', which is why we use it to describe someone with a broad, strong upper body.