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Voluptuous

//vəˈlʌp.t͡ʃu.əs// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.

    "The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body."

  2. 2
    Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

    "The low neckline of her bodice emphasized her plump, voluptuous figure."

Adjective
  1. 1
    displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses wordnet
  2. 2
    having strong sexual appeal wordnet
  3. 3
    (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves wordnet

Etymology

From Middle French voluptueux, from Latin voluptuōsus (“delightful”), from voluptās (“pleasure, delight”), from volup (“with pleasure”).

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