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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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