Voluptuary
/vəˈlʌp.tʃuː.əri/noun
A person devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure.
Did you know?The concept of a voluptuary has roots in ancient philosophies that celebrated pleasure as the highest good, often intertwined with hedonism and moral debate.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
voluptarius
“One who seeks pleasure, embodying desires.”
Old French
Old French
voluptuari
“A person indulging in sensual pleasures.”
Middle English
Middle English
voluptuarie
“A devotee of luxury and sensual delights.”
Modern English
English
voluptuary
“A modern term for someone excessively focused on luxury and sensual experiences.”
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