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Synonyms

busty

American  
[buhs-tee] / ˈbʌs ti /

adjective

Informal.
bustier, bustiest
  1. having a large bust; bosomy.


busty British  
/ ˈbʌstɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a woman) having a prominent bust

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of busty

First recorded in 1940–45; bust 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Another said there was "none or barely any" female-specific kit available to her and that the body armour did not account for "busty women".

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

There are skinny models, curvy models, busty, non-busty - they have checked every single box.

From Fox News Jul. 23, 2020

Though lots of companies make petite ranges, there are only a few that make anything specifically for busty women.

From The Guardian Sep. 6, 2014

At their best they tell us how we stand and carry our bodies; whether we want to be tall, willowy, athletic, busty, Amazonian, and if we need to pay attention to our arches.

From New York Times May 5, 2010

Most women are wearing the wrong-size bra, so you know if you're really busty, you do need to pay attention to the kind of bra that you're wearing.

From Time Mar. 11, 2010

Rarely has one person so dominated the fashion stakes, with a specially made silvery Jacquemus bustier dress on opening night, followed by an enormous hot pink Barbie ballgown by edgy French-Canadian fashion label Matieres Fecales.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

The bustier was covered in 25,000 silk thread feathers, which required roughly 4,000 hours of work.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Recording artist Doja Cat wore a custom Marc Jacobs look that featured giant shoulder pads and a leopard-print bustier panel.

From BBC May 5, 2025

At 7 p.m. on the dot, drag queen Jupiter Genesis kicked off the show, wearing a layered purple boa and a metallic bustier.

From Slate Nov. 2, 2024

From ethereal white lace boho dresses to a stark black and white Pierrot bustier creation, each piece was a culmination of her vision of timeless femininity, echoing the radiant essence of nature in every stitch.

From Seattle Times Sep. 28, 2023

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