deep-chested

[ deep-ches-tid ]

adjective

1. having a large, broad chest:

   a deep-chested man.

2. coming from deep in the chest:

   a deep-chested cough.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deep-chested¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

At Issaquah Transit Center, a supervisor with a clipboard salutes Ng as he opens the doors and greets him with a deep-chested pronouncement of “Professional driver!” like some kind of transit service soldier.

From Seattle Times

He was a powerfully built man, deep-chested, broad- shouldered, massive, and yet quick in his movements, springly and agile.

From Literature

The baronet--generally referred to by his former officers as the Old Man--was of medium height, broad-shouldered, and deep-chested.

From Project Gutenberg

For the most part the crew were stripped to the waist--a crowd of muscular-armed, deep-chested, clean-shaven men in the very pink of condition.

From Project Gutenberg

He stood nearly six feet in his moccasins, was broad-shouldered, deep-chested and finely proportioned.

From Project Gutenberg