Bosom — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb adjective /ˈbu̇-zəm/ bos·om

Meaning & Definition of Bosom

Bosom (noun)

  1. the human chest and especially the front part of the chest
  2. a woman's breasts regarded especially as a single feature; also, breast
  3. the chest conceived of as the seat of the emotions and intimate feelings

Bosom (verb)

  1. to enclose in or as if in an embrace
  2. to enclose or carry in the bosom

Bosom (adjective)

  1. close, intimate

Bosom (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. closely acquainted

    "promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives"

    similar: buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, familiar, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight
    related: clannish, close-knit, tight-knit, affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty, gregarious, sociable, social, comfortable, cozy, easy, snug, amicable, neighborly, confidential, secretive, adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted, warm
    opposite: distant
    near: aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, distant, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn

Bosom (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions

    "his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom"

    similar: belly, blood, bone(s), breast, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul
    related: conscience, mind

Bosom (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to surround or cover closely

    "bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst"

    similar: bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enfold, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap, mantle, muffle, shroud, swathe, veil, wrap
    related: curtain, drape, embed, encase, swaddle, blanket, overlay, overspread, camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask, circle, encircle, enlace, enwind
    near: bare, denude, expose, strip

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bosom

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bosom:

buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, familiar, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward, near, thick, tight, belly, blood, bone(s), breast, core, gut, heart, heartstrings, inner space, inside, quick, soul, bower, circumfuse, cocoon, embosom, embower, embrace, enclose, encompass, enfold, enshroud, enswathe, envelop, enwrap, invest, involve, lap

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bosom

Words with the opposite meaning of Bosom:

distant

Related Words for Bosom

clannish, close-knit, tight-knit, affable, boon, companionable, convivial, cordial, genial, gracious, hearty, gregarious, sociable, social, comfortable, cozy, easy, snug, amicable, neighborly, confidential, secretive, adoring, affectionate, dear, devoted, fond, loving, tender, tenderhearted

Near Antonyms of Bosom

aloof, antisocial, cold, cool, detached, frosty, remote, reserved, standoffish, unfriendly, unsociable, withdrawn, bare, denude, expose, strip

Word Forms of Bosom

Inflections: bosomed, bosoming, bosoms

Origin & Etymology of Bosom

Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bosom

What does "Bosom" mean?

"Bosom" means the human chest and especially the front part of the chest. As an a noun, a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: the human chest and especially the front part of the chest. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bosom"?

Other words for "Bosom" include buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, familiar, friendly, inseparable and intimate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bosom" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bosom"?

There are 95 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bosom". Common alternatives include buddy-buddy, chummy, close, especial, familiar, friendly, inseparable, intimate, inward and near.

What is the opposite of "Bosom"?

Antonyms of "Bosom" include distant. Near antonyms include aloof, antisocial, cold and cool.

How do you use "Bosom" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bosom" in a sentence: "promised to remain bosom friends for the rest of their lives"; "his friend's sudden death pained him to his very bosom"; "bosomed by overgrown shrubbery, the abandoned cottage seemed like the ideal place for an afternoon tryst".

Is "Bosom" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bosom" can be used as a noun, a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bosom"?

"Bosom" is pronounced /ˈbu̇-zəm/ and divided into syllables as bos·om.

What is the origin of the word "Bosom"?

"Bosom" comes from Middle English, from Old English bōsm; akin to Old High German buosam bosom. First known use: before 12th century.