busty

adjective

ˈbə-stē 

bustier; bustiest

: having a large bust

Examples of busty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a series of slouchy suits and bustier dresses in turquoise and scarlet silks, the show exploded to black, culminating in a series of bravado gowns. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

On Friday’s episode of Real Time, the comedian mentioned the 11x Grammy-winning Queen of Country’s death at age 80 this week in his opening monologue, before making a quip about her signature busty appearance. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Many fans thought the original covers of Pratchett’s novels went too heavy on busty maidens and strapping men with big swords, undermining their literary merit, and a similar problem has beset the various screen adaptations from Sky and the BBC. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026

Pamela Anderson’s progression from over-plucked and busty to fresh-faced and gracefully aging on the red carpet is evidence of culture’s exhaustion with excess. — Sarah Wang, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for busty

• crusty
• dusty
• gusty
• lusty
• musty
• rusty
• trusty