deep-chested
Americanadjective
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having a large, broad chest.
a deep-chested man.
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coming from deep in the chest.
a deep-chested cough.
Etymology
Origin of deep-chested
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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At Issaquah Transit Center, a supervisor with a clipboard salutes Ng as he opens the doors and greets him with a deep-chested pronouncement of “Professional driver!” like some kind of transit service soldier.
From Seattle Times
He was a powerfully built man, deep-chested, broad- shouldered, massive, and yet quick in his movements, springly and agile.
From Literature
The baronet--generally referred to by his former officers as the Old Man--was of medium height, broad-shouldered, and deep-chested.
From Project Gutenberg
For the most part the crew were stripped to the waist--a crowd of muscular-armed, deep-chested, clean-shaven men in the very pink of condition.
From Project Gutenberg
He stood nearly six feet in his moccasins, was broad-shouldered, deep-chested and finely proportioned.
From Project Gutenberg
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