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

Curvaceous and sexually attractive, especially describing a woman's figure.

"The painting depicted a voluptuous reclining figure."

Full of rich, indulgent pleasure or sensation.

"They sank into the voluptuous comfort of the hotel bed."

How to use voluptuous

Learner’s notes

In 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."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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sexy built buxom chubby curvaceous curvesome curvy embonpoint full-figured juicy luscious pneumatic

Antonyms

slender

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Rhymes for voluptuous

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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