voluptuous

vo·lup·tu·ous

adj \və-ˈləp(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs\

Definition of VOLUPTUOUS

1

a : full of delight or pleasure to the senses : conducive to or arising from sensuous or sensual gratification : luxurious <a voluptuous dance> <voluptuous ornamentation> <a voluptuous wine> b : suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form <voluptuous nudes>

2

: given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury, pleasure, or sensual gratifications <a long and voluptuous holiday — Edmund Wilson>

— vo·lup·tu·ous·ly adverb

— vo·lup·tu·ous·ness noun

Examples of VOLUPTUOUS

1. <the voluptuous richness of the music>

Origin of VOLUPTUOUS

Middle English, from Latin voluptuosus, irregular from voluptas pleasure, from volup pleasurable; akin to Greek elpesthai to hope, Latin velle to wish — more at will

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to VOLUPTUOUS

Synonyms: carnal, fleshly, luscious, lush, sensuous, sensual

Related Words: bodily, corporeal; agreeable, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, gratifying, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, scrumptious; epicurean, luxurious, self-indulgent

Near Antonyms: harsh, painful, uncomfortable; disgusting, foul, hideous, icky

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