voluptuous
word
Definition
Describes someone, usually a woman, with full and attractive curves, often in a sensual or sexually appealing way. Can also describe something that gives pleasure to the senses.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary; often used to positively describe female body shape, but can sound overly romantic or objectifying if not careful. Sometimes used for objects ("voluptuous fabrics") to mean luxurious or sensually pleasing. Rarely used for men.
Example Sentences
She wore a voluptuous red dress to the party.
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The artist painted a voluptuous woman sitting by the window.
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This chocolate cake has a voluptuous taste.
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She has a voluptuous figure that turns heads wherever she goes.
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The room was decorated in voluptuous velvet and gold.
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That perfume has a warm, voluptuous scent that lingers in the air.
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