voluptuous
vo·lup·tuous
adjective
1.
2.
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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