bosom
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6.1
- noun
- /ˈbʊzəm/
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seno
- The world and my great office will sometimes divide me from your bosom.
- a bosom friend
And and the warm bosom of myth has kept human beings alive.
- And and the warm bosom of myth has kept human beings alive.
- Yeah, America has taken you to its collective bosom.
- Hey there, and welcome to Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, a podcast where I'm joined, as always, by my bosom buddies.
- And then that pushes him further into the bosom of Klaus Schwab and his idea of you will own nothing.
Examples
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Well, Hong Kong seems to have taken you to her bosom.
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After a long day, she found solace in the bosom of her family, surrounded by love and laughter.
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I shall hold them to my bosom and embrace them tightly.
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Once you're back in the bosom of your family, you'll again be at their mercy.
Fiction book (1991) -
A little time nestled in the domestic bosom of Rosie's peaceful country life would surely restore my balance.
Fiction book (1993) -
In the great Gold Rush, Alaska was the hope and dream of men, the ruthless siren of the Far North, beckoning thousands to her icy bosom.
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The new community welcomed him warmly, enveloping him in the bosom of friendship and support.
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She shared her secrets with her best friend, knowing they were safe in the bosom of their close relationship.
Synonyms
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3.4
A warm, willing acceptance of someone or an idea
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1.0
A close hug that shows love or gives comfort
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6.9
A safe place at the center where you feel loved and protected
A peaceful place where the souls of good people rest after death in the Bible
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Archaic
A peaceful place where the souls of good people rest after death in the Bible
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Etymology
Bosom grew from the idea of the chest to mean a close, protective place, as in the 'bosom of the family', because being held close to someone's chest feels safe and comforting.