Rubenesque

The definition of Rubenesque is a woman who is full-figured, curvy and shapely.

(adjective)

A plus-sized model with beautiful curves is an example of someone who would be described as Rubenesque.

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See Rubenesque in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of, characteristic of, or like the art of Rubens; colorful, sensual, opulent, etc.
  2. full and shapely; voluptuous: said of a woman's figure

See Rubenesque in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or in the style of painting of Peter Paul Rubens.
  2. Plump or fleshy and voluptuous. Used of a woman.

Origin:

Origin: Sense 2, from the frequent depiction of such women by Rubens

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