- Of or pertaining to the bosom. - Intimate; confidential; familiar; trusted; cherished;
beloved; as, a bosom friend.
2 . Bosom
[ n.]
- The breast of a human being; the part, between the arms, to
which anything is pressed when embraced by them. - The breast, considered as the seat of the passions,
affections, and operations of the mind; consciousness; secret thoughts. - Embrace; loving or affectionate inclosure; fold. - Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting
surface; an inner recess; the interior; as, the bosom of the earth. - The part of the dress worn upon the breast; an article, or a
portion of an article, of dress to be worn upon the breast; as, the
bosom of a shirt; a linen bosom. - Inclination; desire. - A depression round the eye of a millstone.
3 . Bosom
[ v. t.]
- To inclose or carry in the bosom; to keep with care; to
take to heart; to cherish. - To conceal; to hide from view; to embosom.
Meaning of 'Bosom' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . bosom
[ n]
Meaning (1): - the locus of feelings and intuitions
Example in sentence:
her story would melt your bosom;
in your heart you know it is true
Meaning (2): - the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
Example in sentence:
his bosom was bursting with the secret
Meaning (3): - a close affectionate and protective acceptance
Example in sentence:
his willing embrace of new ideas;
in the bosom of the family
4 . bosom
[ v]
Meaning (4): - hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness