voluptuous

Etymology

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

adj

  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. (of a woman) Curvaceous and sexually attractive.
    The low neckline of her bodice emphasised her plump, voluptuous figure.
    She was very dark skinned and has a voluptuous figure that she showed off with her stylish purple dress. 2018, Nnedi Okorafor, Who Fears Death, HarperVoyager, page 35

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