English Explanatory Dictionary

voluptuous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
  2. Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

Pronunciation

/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-voluptuous.wav

Word forms

voluptuous more voluptuous most voluptuous

Etymology

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

Synonyms

sexy built buxom chubby curvaceous curvesome curvy embonpoint full-figured juicy luscious pneumatic red-hot Rubenesque sonsy thicc thick toothsome voluptuous well-endowed well-proportioned zaftig sensual luxurious

Antonyms

slender

Related words

beautiful woman

Derived words

voluptuously voluptuousness
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