Voluptuous — Vo*lup tu*ous, a. [F. voluptueux, L. voluptuosus, fr. voluptas pleasure, volup agreeably, delightfully; probably akin to Gr. ? to hope, ? hope, and to L. velle to wish. See {Voluntary}.] 1. Full of delight or pleasure, especially that of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
voluptuous — luxurious, sybaritic, epicurean, *sensuous, sensual Analogous words: indulging or indulgent, pampering (see corresponding verbs at INDULGE): *luxurious, opulent, sumptuous Antonyms: ascetic … New Dictionary of Synonyms
voluptuous — [adj] given to sensual pleasure; pleasurable to the senses appealing, attractive, delightful, desirable, enticing, erotic, fleshly, hedonist, hedonistic, indulgent, lubricious, luxurious, pleasing, salacious, self indulgent, sensuous, sexy,… … New thesaurus
voluptuous — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure. 2) (of a woman) curvaceous and sexually attractive. DERIVATIVES voluptuously adverb voluptuousness noun. ORIGIN Latin voluptuosus, from voluptas pleasure … English terms dictionary
voluptuous — [və lup′cho͞o əs] adj. [ME < L voluptuosus, full of pleasure < voluptas, pleasure < IE base * wel , to wish, choose > WILL2] 1. full of, producing, or characterized by sensual delights and pleasures; sensual 2. fond of or directed… … English World dictionary
voluptuous — vo|lup|tu|ous [ və lʌptʃuəs ] adjective 1. ) a voluptuous woman has a large curved body and is sexually attractive: a voluptuous blonde voluptuous curves 2. ) LITERARY a voluptuous taste, smell, etc. affects your senses in a strong and pleasant… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
voluptuous — UK [vəˈlʌptʃʊəs] / US [vəˈlʌptʃuəs] adjective 1) a voluptuous woman has a large curved body and is sexually attractive a voluptuous blonde voluptuous curves 2) suggesting or expressing a strong sexual desire slow voluptuous caresses 3) literary a … English dictionary
voluptuous — /vəˈlʌptʃuəs / (say vuh lupchoohuhs) adjective 1. full of, characterised by, or ministering to pleasure or luxurious or sensual enjoyment: a voluptuous life. 2. derived from luxurious or full gratification of the senses: voluptuous pleasure. 3.… …
voluptuous — adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin voluptuosus, irregular from voluptas pleasure, from volup pleasurable; akin to Greek elpesthai to hope, Latin velle to wish more at will Date: 14th century 1. a. full of delight or pleasure to the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
voluptuous — voluptuously, adv. voluptuousness, voluptuosity /veuh lup chooh os i tee/, n. /veuh lup chooh euhs/, adj. 1. full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous enjoyment: a voluptuous life. 2. derived from… … Universalium
