bosomy

[ booz-uh-mee, boo-zuh- ]

adjective

1. (of a woman) having a large or prominent bosom.

bosomy

/ ˈbʊzəmɪ /

adjective

1. (of a woman) having large breasts

Word History and Origins

Origin of bosomy¹

First recorded in 1925–30; bosom + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Yes, the original bosomy Barbies my sister and I found under the Christmas tree in 1959 came dressed in a strapless black-and-white striped swimsuit and high heels, along with a wedding dress.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Rose, the only other women at the ranch are a bosomy older cook and a girlish helper, both conveniently sexless.

From New York Times

I feel comforted in this place, I wrote, this place that embraces me with the intimacy of a wrinkled, bosomy aunt.

From The Guardian

In Philadelphia in 1964, one fraternity sent out an ad around campus touting “the most bosomy babes in town.”

From Washington Post

"Look at that film-star for instance," she added, pointing at the silent TV screen where a bosomy female was being embraced by a craggy actor in the moonlight.

From Literature

Related Words

• rounded
• shapely