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View usage for: (vəlʌptʃuəs) 1. adjectiveIf you describe a woman as voluptuous, you mean that she has large breasts and hips and is considered attractive in a sexual way. ...a voluptuous, well-rounded lady with glossy black hair. Synonyms: buxom, shapely, curvaceous [informal], erotic More Synonyms of voluptuous 2. graded adjectiveSomething that is voluptuous gives you pleasure from the rich way it is experienced through your senses. The cheese has a mild, soft, voluptuous flavour. voluptuously graded adverb The leopard looks voluptuously strokable. voluptuousness uncountable noun ...flowers that have the fluffy voluptuousness of cotton wool. Synonyms: sensuality, opulence, licentiousness, carnality More Synonyms of voluptuous Synonyms: curvaceousness, seductiveness, shapeliness [informal] More Synonyms of voluptuous More Synonyms of voluptuous voluptuous in British English (vəˈlʌptjʊəs) adjective1. relating to, characterized by, or consisting of pleasures of the body or senses; sensual 2. disposed, devoted, or addicted to sensual indulgence or luxurious pleasures 3. provocative and sexually alluring, esp through shapeliness or fullness a voluptuous woman Derived forms voluptuously (voˈluptuously) adverb voluptuousness (voˈluptuousness) or obsolete voluptuosity (vəˌlʌptjʊˈɒsɪtɪ) noun Word origin C14: from Latin voluptuōsus full of gratification, from voluptās pleasure voluptuous in American English (vəˈlʌptʃuəs) adjective1. 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 3. a. suggesting or expressing sensual pleasure or gratification b. sexually attractive because of a full, shapely figure 4. arising from sensual gratification SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsensuous Derived forms voluptuously (voˈluptuously) adverb voluptuousness (voˈluptuousness) noun Word origin ME < L voluptuosus, full of pleasure < voluptas, pleasure < IE base * wel-, to wish, choose > UNRESOLVED CROSS REFExamples of 'voluptuous' in a sentencevoluptuous Definition (of a woman) sexually alluring because of the fullness of her figure a voluptuous, well-rounded woman with glossy red hair Synonyms shapely ample enticing well-stacked (British, derogatory, slang) full-bosomed Definition pleasing to the senses a life of voluptuous decadence Synonyms self-indulgent licentious bacchanalian pleasure-loving Opposites Spartan , celibate , ascetic , abstemious , self-denying , rigorous Additional synonymsDefinition having a curved shapely body a curvaceous figure Synonyms shapely, voluptuous, curvy, busty, well-rounded, buxom, full-figured, bosomy, well-stacked (British, derogatory, slang), Rubenesque Definition devoted to sensual pleasures, esp. food and drink dishes which will send you into transports of epicurean delight Synonyms hedonistic, self-indulgent, luxurious, sensual, lush, luscious, voluptuous, libertine, sybaritic, pleasure-seeking, bacchanalian, gluttonous, gourmandizing Definition of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure passionate and erotic love poetry Synonyms sexual, sexy (informal), crude, explicit, rousing, sensual, seductive, vulgar, stimulating, steamy (informal), suggestive, aphrodisiac, voluptuous, carnal, titillating, bawdy, lustful, sexually arousing, erogenous, amatoryNearby words ofvoluptuous - voluntary
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- voluptuary
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Additional synonymsThe cookery course was serious and hedonistic at the same time. Synonyms pleasure-seeking, self-indulgent, luxurious, voluptuous, sybaritic, epicurean, bacchanalian Definition enjoying or devoted to luxury She had come to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. Synonyms self-indulgent, pleasure-loving, champagne, sensual, pampered, voluptuous, sybaritic, epicureanDefinition provoking or inciting, esp. to anger or sexual desire sexually provocative behaviour Synonyms suggestive, tempting, stimulating, exciting, inviting, sexy (informal), arousing, erotic, seductive, alluring, tantalizing Definition very attractive or tempting His voice is seductive. Synonyms tempting, inviting, attractive, sexy (informal), irresistible, siren, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bewitching, ravishing, flirtatious, come-to-bed (informal), come-hither (informal), hot (informal) They have always lived a very sybaritic life. Synonyms pleasure-loving, self-indulgent, hedonistic, champagne, luxurious, sensual, voluptuous, epicurean, bacchanalian, luxury-loving, Lucullan |