Chestiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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chestiest

 

[ ˈʧɛstiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

The word 'chestiest' is the superlative form of 'chesty', describing someone who has a prominent or well-defined chest. It often refers to a person displaying confidence or boasting, typically associated with a proud or self-important demeanor. In a physical sense, it can denote someone with an impressively muscular or developed chest, common in athletic contexts. The term can also be used metaphorically to imply a boldness of character or attitude.

Synonyms

most boastful, most confident, most muscular, proudest.

Examples of usage

  • He was the chestiest contestant at the bodybuilding competition.
  • Her chestiest moment came when she delivered the keynote speech.
  • The chestiest athlete showed off his victory with pride.

Translations

Translations of the word "chestiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais insolente

🇮🇳 सबसे बेशर्म

🇩🇪 am dreistesten

🇮🇩 paling sombong

🇺🇦 найбільш нахабний

🇵🇱 najbardziej zuchwały

🇯🇵 最も生意気な

🇫🇷 le plus effronté

🇪🇸 el más descarado

🇹🇷 en cüretkar

🇰🇷 가장 뻔뻔한

🇸🇦 الأكثر وقاحة

🇨🇿 nejdrzejší

🇸🇰 najdrzejší

🇨🇳 最无耻的

🇸🇮 najbolj drzen

🇮🇸 mest svívirkur

🇰🇿 ең тәкаппар

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უხეში

🇦🇿 ən cəsarətli

🇲🇽 el más descarado

Etymology

The term 'chesty' originates from the Old English word 'cēast', meaning chest or breast, which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic roots. Over time, 'chesty' evolved to describe not only the physical aspect of having a prominent chest but also to convey a sense of bravado or boastfulness. The suffix '-iest' is added to form the superlative, indicating the highest degree of the quality. Its usage has gained popularity especially in athletic, informal, and colloquial settings, reflecting a blend of physical admiration and characterization of one's attitude.