voluptuous
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adjective \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
See Examples of VOLUPTUOUS
- <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
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