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voluptuously
Variant of voluptuous
voluptuous
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vo·lup·tu·ous (-c̸ho̵̅o̅ əs)
adjective
- full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual
- fond of or directed toward luxury, elegance, and the pleasures of the senses
- suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification
- sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure
- arising from sensual gratification
Etymology: ME < L voluptuosus, full of pleasure < voluptas, pleasure < IE base *wel-, to wish, choose > will
Related Forms:
- voluptuously vo·lup′·tu·ously adverb
- voluptuousness vo·lup′·tu·ous·ness noun
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