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bosomed

/ˈbʊz.əmd/

Traduction: Adjectif littéraire ou poétique désignant une personne qui a une poitrine, souvent utilisé pour évoquer le buste ou le cœur de quelqu'un., Verbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant étreindre, chérir ou serrer contre son cœur, souvent employé dans un contexte poétique ou biblique.

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adjective

/ˈbʊz.əmd/formalobsolète
  • frAdjectif littéraire ou poétique désignant une personne qui a une poitrine, souvent utilisé pour évoquer le buste ou le cœur de quelqu'un.

An archaic adjective meaning having a bosom, often used in poetic or literary contexts to describe a person's chest or heart.

  1. Having a specified bosomC1formal

    Having a bosom of a particular kind, often used in compound adjectives.

    frqui a une poitrine (d'une certaine sorte)

    • She was a full-bosomed woman in the painting.
    • The actress was described as a large-bosomed beauty.
    • He admired the small-bosomed figure in the sculpture.

    Synonymesbreastedbusted

  2. Having a protective or nurturing qualityC2formal

    Having a quality likened to a bosom, such as warmth, shelter, or intimacy.

    frqui protège comme un sein

    • The warm-bosomed earth welcomed the seeds.
    • She felt safe in the soft-bosomed embrace of her home.
    • The bosomed valley offered shelter from the wind.

    Synonymesaffectionatecomfortingembracingmaternalmotherlyprotectivetenderwarm

Formes
  • more bosomed comparative form
  • most bosomed superlative form

verb

bosom/ˈbʊz.əm/C2formalobsolète
  • frVerbe littéraire ou archaïque signifiant étreindre, chérir ou serrer contre son cœur, souvent employé dans un contexte poétique ou biblique.

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.

    frCacher contre soi, garder secret

    • 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.

    Synonymescherishharbornurseshelter

    Antonymesdiscloseexposerevealuncover

  2. Embrace or hug tightlyC1formal

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

    frÉtreindre

    • 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.

    Synonymesclaspcuddleembraceenfoldhugpresssqueeze

Formes
  • bosomed past participle
  • bosomed past simple
  • bosoming present participle
  • bosoms third person singular