bosom

• Существительное, обозначающее область груди человека, часто используемое метафорически для обозначения места сокровенных чувств, тайн или защитной близости.

A noun referring to the chest or breast area of a person, often used metaphorically to denote a place of intimate feelings, secrets, or protective closeness.

1. Chest or breastB2formal

   The front part of a person's body between the neck and the stomach, especially a woman's breasts.

   Грудь

   • She held the baby close to her bosom.
   • He felt a warmth spread across his bosom.
   • The dress was adorned with lace across the bosom.

   Synonymsbreastbustchest

   Antonymsback

2. Cloth covering the chestB2formal

   The part of a garment that covers the chest or breasts.

   Грудь (часть одежды)

   • The shirt had a pocket on the bosom.
   • She pinned a brooch to the bosom of her dress.
   • The tailor adjusted the fit around the bosom.

   Synonymsbodicebreastchest

3. Place of secret thoughtsC1formal

   The chest considered as the place where private thoughts and feelings are kept.

   Тайник души

   • He kept his deepest fears locked in his bosom.
   • She confided her secret to her bosom friend.
   • The truth lay hidden in his bosom for years.

   Synonymsbreastheartsoul

4. Close affectionate acceptanceC1formal

   A state of being warmly and protectively accepted or embraced.

   Лоно

   • The family took the orphan into their bosom.
   • He was welcomed into the bosom of the community.
   • She found comfort in the bosom of her family.

   Synonymsaffectioncareembracehavenprotectionrefugeshelterwarmth

5. Locus of feelings and intuitionsC1formal

   The center of emotions, intuitions, and inner feelings.

   Средоточие чувств и интуиции

   • A sense of unease stirred in his bosom.
   • Her bosom swelled with pride at his achievement.
   • The decision came from the depths of his bosom.

   Synonymsbreastcentercoreheartsoul

6. Woman's breastB2formalmedical

   Either of the two soft, fleshy, milk-secreting glands on the chest of a woman.

   Грудь

   • The mother nursed her baby at her bosom.
   • She felt a lump in her bosom and went to the doctor.
   • The painting depicted a woman with a child at her bosom.

   Synonymsboobbreastbustchestknockertit

• Устаревший или литературный глагол, означающий обнимать, лелеять или прижимать к сердцу, часто используемый в поэтическом или библейском контексте.

An archaic or literary verb meaning to embrace, cherish, or hold close to the heart, often used in poetic or biblical contexts.

1. Conceal or keep closeC1formal

   To hide or keep something securely against one's chest or in a private place.

   Спрятать у груди

   • She bosomed the precious letter inside her coat.
   • He bosomed the small treasure, keeping it safe from prying eyes.
   • The child bosomed the kitten, protecting it from the cold.

   Synonymscherishharbornurseshelter

   Antonymsdiscloseexposerevealuncover

2. Embrace or hug tightlyC1formal

   To hold someone closely and tightly in one's arms, usually as a sign of affection.

   Обнимать

   • The mother bosomed her child after a long separation.
   • He bosomed his friend in a warm greeting.
   • They bosomed each other, sharing a moment of deep comfort.

   Synonymsclaspcuddleembraceenfoldhugpresssqueeze