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

1. marked by a large or well-developed chest
   • he was big-chested, big-shouldered and heavy-armed