voluptuous

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/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/(US)

Definition of voluptuous

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

“The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body.”
“Thus we lay, whilst a voluptuous languor possest, and still maintain'd us motionless and fast locked in one another's arms”
“It was upon riches he founded his claim to importance; riches could alone supply the enjoyments of luxury; those voluptuous pleasures upon which the sensualist refines, and without which life appears but a mere vegetative existence, unproductive of enjoyment.”

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adj

Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

“The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body.”
“Thus we lay, whilst a voluptuous languor possest, and still maintain'd us motionless and fast locked in one another's arms”
“It was upon riches he founded his claim to importance; riches could alone supply the enjoyments of luxury; those voluptuous pleasures upon which the sensualist refines, and without which life appears but a mere vegetative existence, unproductive of enjoyment.”
Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

“The low neckline of her bodice emphasized her plump, voluptuous figure.”
“She was very dark skinned and has a voluptuous figure that she showed off with her stylish purple dress.”

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From Middle French voluptueux, from Latin voluptuōsus (“delightful”), from voluptās (“pleasure, delight”), from volup (“with pleasure”).

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