Voluptuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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voluptuous

[ vəˈlʌptjʊəs ]

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describing a person's body

Curvy and sexually attractive, with full hips and breasts.

Synonyms

buxom, curvaceous, shapely

Examples of usage

She had a voluptuous figure that turned heads wherever she went.
His eyes lingered on her voluptuous curves as she walked by.

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describing a sensory experience

Rich, luxurious, and pleasurable, often related to taste or touch.

Synonyms

luxurious, opulent, sensuous

Examples of usage

The dessert had a voluptuous texture that melted in her mouth.
The wine left a voluptuous aftertaste of dark berries and chocolate.

Translations

Translations of the word "voluptuous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voluptuosa

🇮🇳 कामुक

🇩🇪 üppig

🇮🇩 menggairahkan

🇺🇦 пишна

🇵🇱 zmysłowa

🇯🇵 官能的な

🇫🇷 voluptueuse

🇪🇸 voluptuosa

🇹🇷 şehvetli

🇰🇷 육감적인

🇸🇦 مثير

🇨🇿 smyslná

🇸🇰 zmyselná

🇨🇳 丰满的

🇸🇮 zavodljiva

🇮🇸 lúxusleg

🇰🇿 сәнді

🇬🇪 მომხიბვლელი

🇦🇿 məftunedici

🇲🇽 voluptuosa

Word origin

The word 'voluptuous' comes from the Latin word 'voluptuosus', meaning full of pleasure. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe physical beauty and sensory richness. Over time, 'voluptuous' has come to signify both the attractiveness of a person's body and the luxuriousness of a sensory experience.