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”).
- 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”
- 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.”