adjective
voluptuous
vuh-LUHP-choo-uhs
adjective
1
Curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure.
"The painting depicted a voluptuous reclining figure."
2
Full of rich, indulgent pleasure or sensation.
"They sank into the voluptuous comfort of the hotel bed."
How to Use Voluptuous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFull-figured and alluring, or richly pleasurable.
When to use it
Often used to describe physical appearance; can feel old-fashioned or overly formal in casual writing.
Word Forms
more voluptuous comparative, most voluptuous superlative
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Etymology
From Latin voluptuosus, "delightful," from voluptas, "pleasure."