Definition

1. Adjective:
   • (of a woman's body) Having a large bosom and pleasing curves: The word "bosomy" describes a female figure characterized by a full bust and a generally curvaceous shape. It is often used to emphasize these physical attributes in a descriptive, sometimes objectifying, manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The actress was known for her bosomy figure, which was often highlighted in her film roles.
  • The novel's description of the character as "bosomy" left little to the imagination.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used as a physical descriptor. It can carry connotations from neutral observation to a focus on sexual attractiveness, depending on context.
• It is typically used in descriptive writing, such as in novels, or in informal spoken contexts. It is less common in formal or academic writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Bosom (n): The chest or breast of a person, especially a woman's.
  • She held the child close to her bosom.
• Curvaceous (adj): (of a woman's body) having an attractively curved shape. This is a close synonym but is more general and can be considered slightly less direct than "bosomy."
• Buxom (adj): (of a woman) plump and attractively curved, especially with a large bosom. This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "bosomy."

Synonyms

• Buxom: Plump and curvaceous, especially with a large bust.
• Curvaceous: Having a body with attractive curves.
• Voluptuous: Suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure, often through full, rounded curves.

Antonyms

• Flat-chested: Having small or unnoticeable breasts.
• Slender: Gracefully thin; not curvaceous in the sense of having a pronounced bust or hips.
• Boyish: (Of a woman's figure) lacking pronounced curves; slim and straight.

Notes on Usage

• "Bosomy" is an adjective derived from the noun "bosom." It is important to be aware that this word, while descriptive, can be considered dated, objectifying, or inappropriate in many modern contexts. More neutral terms like "curvaceous" are often preferred.
• It is almost exclusively used to describe women.

Adjective

1. (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
   • Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes
   • a curvy young woman in a tight dress