busty
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a large bosom; full-bosomed: The word "busty" is used to describe a woman, specifically her body, as having a noticeably large bust or breasts. It is an informal term.
Usage
- "Busty" is primarily used as a descriptive adjective. It is informal and focuses on physical appearance.
- It is typically used before a noun (e.g., a busty actress) or after a linking verb like "is" or "was" (e.g., She is busty).
- Note: This term can be considered objectifying or impolite in many contexts. It is often used in tabloids, entertainment media, or informal descriptions.
Examples
- The magazine cover featured a busty model.
- The character in the novel was described as tall and busty.
- Some vintage movie posters are known for depicting busty starlets.
Advanced Usage / Connotation
- The term "busty" carries a connotation that is often associated with a certain glamorous or sexualized image, particularly from mid-20th century Hollywood or pin-up culture.
- It is less clinical than terms like "large-breasted" and more specific than "curvaceous," as it emphasizes the bust area specifically.
Variants and Related Words
- Bust (noun): The measurement around a woman's breasts and back. (e.g., She has a 36-inch bust.)
- Curvaceous (adjective): Having an attractively curved shape (refers to the whole body, not just the bust).
- Voluptuous (adjective): Suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure; full-figured in an attractive way.
Synonyms
- Full-bosomed
- Big-busted
- Well-endowed (euphemistic and informal)
Antonyms
- Flat-chested
- Petite (in build)
Adjective
- (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