with child

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with child

The woman is great with child and walking in the park.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Pregnant: Being in a state of pregnancy; carrying a developing fetus within the body.
Usage
  • The term "with child" is a formal, literary, or somewhat archaic adjective phrase used to describe a woman who is pregnant. It is typically used in the predicate position (after a linking verb like "be") and is considered more euphemistic and gentle than the direct term "pregnant."
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The queen was with child and the kingdom rejoiced.
    • In the painting, the Virgin Mary is depicted as being with child.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase is often found in historical texts, religious contexts, or classic literature. It can convey a sense of dignity, formality, or antiquity.
  • It is typically not used in casual, modern conversation where "pregnant" is standard.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pregnant (adj): The standard, direct term for being with child.
  • Expecting (adj): A common, slightly more informal synonym for pregnant.
  • In the family way (adj. phrase): An old-fashioned, euphemistic phrase similar to "with child."
Synonyms
  • Pregnant
  • Expecting
  • Gravid (a formal, often biological term)
Related Idioms
  • Great with child: An intensified, more descriptive variant of "with child," specifically indicating the later, more advanced stages of pregnancy.
    • She was great with child and moved slowly.
with child

The woman is great with child and walking in the park.

Adjective
  1. in an advanced stage of pregnancy
    • was big with child
    • was great with child

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