big-chested
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Having a large or broad chest: Describes a person, typically male, with a chest that is physically large, wide, or well-developed, often implying muscularity or a powerful build.
Usage
This adjective is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like 'be') to describe a person's physical stature, emphasizing the size and development of their chest. * He is a big-chested man who looks very strong. * The linebacker was big-chested and intimidating.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a literal, descriptive sense, often in contexts related to sports, physique, or character descriptions in literature.
- It may sometimes carry connotations of traditional masculinity, strength, or physical presence.
Variants and Related Words
- Broad-chested: A very close synonym, also meaning having a wide chest.
- Barrel-chested: An idiom meaning having a large, rounded chest, often suggesting a sturdy, powerful build.
Synonyms
- Broad-shouldered
- Burly
- Husky
- Powerful
Antonyms
- Slender
- Slim
- Narrow-chested
- Slight
Adjective
- marked by a large or well-developed chest
- he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed