Voluptuous Definition

və-lŭpcho͝o-əs

adjective

Full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual.

Webster's New World

Fond of or directed toward luxury, elegance, and the pleasures of the senses.

Webster's New World

Arising from sensual gratification.

Webster's New World

Suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification.

Webster's New World

Sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure.

Webster's New World

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Origin of Voluptuous

Middle English from Old French voluptueux from Latin voluptuōsus full of pleasure from voluptās pleasure wel-¹ in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin voluptuosus (“delightful"), from voluptās (“pleasure, delight"), from volup (“with pleasure").

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