voluptuous
adjective
vo·lup·tu·ous
və-ˈləp(t)-shə-wəs 
-shəs
1
a
: suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
voluptuous nudes
b
: full of delight or pleasure to the senses : conducive to or arising from sensuous or sensual gratification : luxurious
a voluptuous dance
voluptuous ornamentation
a voluptuous wine
2
: given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury, pleasure, or sensual gratifications
a long and voluptuous holiday—
Edmund Wilson
Edmund Wilson
voluptuously
adverb
voluptuousness
noun
Examples of voluptuous in a Sentence
the voluptuous richness of the music
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The seductive and voluptuous Jessica Rabbit is Roger’s wife.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The minimalist brand’s look was amplified to the max by its voluptuous silhouette — defined by sharp padded shoulders and a collarless neckline, and hourglass-like angles that nipped at the waist.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
The show has stumbled into some level of culture war drama with the idea that the traditionally voluptuous Lara Croft is not attractive enough, but that’s neither the case nor related to any of the show’s actual problems.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
For spring the leather-goods maker introduced the Sublime full-grain calf leather with a buttery hand plied into voluptuous iterations of the Milano tote cabat bag, which also welcomed a new mini size.
—WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
The minimalist brand’s look was amplified to the max by its voluptuous silhouette — defined by sharp padded shoulders and a collarless neckline, and hourglass-like angles that nipped at the waist.
—Charlie Carballo, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
The show has stumbled into some level of culture war drama with the idea that the traditionally voluptuous Lara Croft is not attractive enough, but that’s neither the case nor related to any of the show’s actual problems.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
For spring the leather-goods maker introduced the Sublime full-grain calf leather with a buttery hand plied into voluptuous iterations of the Milano tote cabat bag, which also welcomed a new mini size.
—WWD, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Voluptuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voluptuous. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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