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voluptuous

adjective

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Pronunciation: /vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/

adj

Etymology: From Middle French voluptueux, from Latin voluptuōsus (“delightful”), from voluptās (“pleasure, delight”), from volup (“with pleasure”).

  1. Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

    The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body.

    Thus we lay, whilst a voluptuous languor possest, and still maintain'd us motionless and fast locked in one another's arms

  2. Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

    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.