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voluptuous definition

vo·lup·tu·ous (-c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual
  2. fond of or directed toward luxury, elegance, and the pleasures of the senses
    1. suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification
    2. sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure
  4. arising from sensual gratification

Etymology: ME < L voluptuosus, full of pleasure < voluptas, pleasure < IE base *wel-, to wish, choose > will

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voluptuous Synonyms

voluptuous

modif.

  1. Suited to rich satisfaction of the senses

    luxurious, rich, profuse, extravagant, excessive, indulgent, self-gratifying, pleasurable, self-indulgent, hedonic, hedonistic, Sybaritic, pleasure-loving, epicurian, opulent, sumptuous.

    Antonyms simple*, plain*, bare. *

  2. Delighting in satisfying the senses

    wanton, sensual, sensuous, dissipated, carnal, dissolute, licentious, lascivious, libidinous, lustful, rakish, indulging, fast, lewd, salacious, bestial, erotic, ruttish, goatish.

    Antonyms severe*, ascetic*, self-denying. See syn. study at sensuous.sensuous.


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voluptuous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • figure: These herbs will not only give you a more voluptuous figure, they will also have positive side effects on your whole wellbeing!

Modifying Another Word

  • surprisingly: The game's protagonist is Nikki Connors, a hardened ( yet surprisingly voluptuous ) military type.

Used with adjective complement

  • mean: It also means voluptuous, plump, and round in a deliciously sensuous sort of way.
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voluptuous quotes

La'  , tout n'est qu'ordre et beaute¤  , Luxe, calme et volupte¤  . There where all is order and beauty. Lush, calm and voluptuous.

-Baudelaire, Charles

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