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voluptuous

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of voluptuous

pleasing to the physical senses

  • the voluptuous richness of the music
Synonyms of voluptuous

carnal, fleshly, luscious, lush, sensual, sensuous
Words Related to voluptuous

bodily, corporeal

agreeable, delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, gratifying, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, scrumptious

epicurean, luxurious, self-indulgent
Near Antonyms of voluptuous

harsh, painful, uncomfortable

disgusting, foul, hideous, icky

Synonym Discussion of voluptuous

sensuous, sensual, luxurious, voluptuous mean relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses. sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.
    • the sensuous delights of great music
sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.
    • a life devoted to sensual pleasures
luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.
    • a luxurious hotel
voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.
    • a voluptuous feast

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