voluptuous — having a curvy, full figure that is considered sexually attractive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a curvy, full figure that is considered sexually attractive
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/
Example Sentences
- The bakery's voluptuous chocolate cake was so tempting that even people on diets couldn't resist.
- Renaissance paintings often featured voluptuous women as symbols of beauty and fertility.
- His grandmother's voluptuous voice made even grocery lists sound like poetry.
voluptuous
ADJECTIVE[/vəˈlʌptʃuəs/]
having a curvy, full figure that is considered sexually attractive
The Renaissance model's voluptuous curves inspired the painter's masterpiece.
Curvy woman turns up volume while chewing gum into voluptuous bubbles
A voluptuous beauty graces the sumptuous ballroom
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'voluptuosus', derived from 'voluptas' meaning pleasure or delight. The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 16th century to describe things characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure.
Breakdown
volup- (pleasure, from Latin voluptas) + -tu- (connecting element) + -ous (adjective suffix meaning full of or characterized by) = voluptuous (full of or characterized by pleasure/indulgence)
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📝Examples
“The bakery's voluptuous chocolate cake was so tempting that even people on diets couldn't resist.”
“Renaissance paintings often featured voluptuous women as symbols of beauty and fertility.”
“His grandmother's voluptuous voice made even grocery lists sound like poetry.”
“The voluptuous velvet sofa invited guests to sink into its luxurious embrace.”
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