Voluptuous definition
Having a curvaceous figure. Used of a woman or a woman's body.
adjective
Devoted to or indulging in sensual pleasures.
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Relating to, providing, or arising from sensual pleasure.
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Sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure.
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Her flowing raven hair contrasted her creamy white complexion, her amber eyes like those of a cat, the low neckline of her bodice emphasised her plump, voluptuous figure.
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The definition of voluptuous is something expensive, luxurious or sensual that excites your senses.
An example of voluptuous is a bed with satin sheets.
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The definition of voluptuous is a full, shapely woman's figure.
An example of voluptuous was Marilyn Monroe’s body.
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Full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual.
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Fond of or directed toward luxury, elegance, and the pleasures of the senses.
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Arising from sensual gratification.
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Suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification.
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The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body, tantalizing me with their luxury.
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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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