voluptuous
UK: vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs | US: vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs
adj. relating to or characterized by sensual pleasure or luxury
adj. (of a person, typically a woman) having a curvaceous and sexually attractive figure
voluptuous = volupt<pleasure> + uous<adjective suffix>
- volupt (from Latin voluptas meaning "pleasure, delight")
- uous (adjective-forming suffix indicating "full of" or "characterized by," from Latin -uosus)
Etymology Origin:
The word voluptuous traces back to Latin voluptas ("pleasure"), derived from volup ("pleasurably"). It entered English via French voluptueux in the late 14th century, originally describing sensory indulgence. By the 17th century, it evolved to emphasize physical curviness, reflecting cultural associations between pleasure and the female form. The suffix -uous (like in sensuous) reinforces its descriptive quality.
The room was decorated in a voluptuous style, with silk drapes and velvet cushions.
She had a voluptuous figure that turned heads wherever she went.
The dessert was a voluptuous combination of chocolate and whipped cream.
His writing captured the voluptuous beauty of the tropical landscape.
The actress was known for her voluptuous lips and dramatic roles.