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voluptuous

adj.
C1 Advanced US //vəˈɫəptʃəwəs// UK //vəlˈʌptʃuːəs// volup·tuous

adj. having a full, curvy, and attractive body. It can also describe something that feels very rich, soft, or pleasant to the senses.

adj. possessing a full, curvaceous, and attractive figure; alternatively, providing a rich, intense, or sensuous pleasure. Often carries a slightly erotic or indulgent connotation.


SIMPLE

The actress is famous for her voluptuous figure.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef described the chocolate cake as a voluptuous treat that melted perfectly on the tongue.

COMPLEX

The novelist's prose is often criticized for being too voluptuous, as it prioritizes sensory detail over the psychological depth of the characters.

Synonyms
Origin

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

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