adjective
voluptuous
vuh-LUHP-choo-uhs
Voluptuous (adjective) means Curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure. Example: “The painting depicted a voluptuous reclining figure.”
adjective
1
Curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure.
"The low neckline of her bodice emphasized her plump, voluptuous figure."
"She was very dark skinned and has a voluptuous figure that she showed off with her stylish purple dress."
— Nnedi Okorafor, Who Fears Death (2018)
"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.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more voluptuous
- Superlative
- most voluptuous
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Etymology
From Latin voluptuosus, "delightful," from voluptas, "pleasure."
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What is the meaning of voluptuous?
"voluptuous" (adjective) means curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure.
What is another word for voluptuous?
Other words for "voluptuous" include sexy, built, buxom, chubby, curvaceous, curvesome.
What is the opposite of voluptuous?
The opposite of "voluptuous" is slender.
What are the different meanings of voluptuous?
"voluptuous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure; 2. Full of rich, indulgent pleasure or sensation.
