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voluptuous

vo·lup·tuous

US/vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having strong sexual appeal

  • “juicy barmaids”
  • “a red-hot mama”
  • “a voluptuous woman”
  • “a toothsome blonde in a tight dress”
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2.

(of a woman''s body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves

  • “Hollywood seems full of curvaceous blondes”
  • “a curvy young woman in a tight dress”
3.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

  • “an epicurean banquet”
  • “enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs”
  • “Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence”
  • “a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness”

Origin

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

Phrases

  • beautiful woman

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