Chestiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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chestiest
[ ˈʧɛstiɪst ]
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.