Voluptuous
/vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/noun
Characterized by sensual pleasure or luxury; often used to describe physical beauty.
Did you know?The term "voluptuous" is linked to ancient ideas of indulgence that were often associated with both divine pleasure and moral decay in society.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
“To wish or to will; to desire”
Latin
Latin
voluptas
“Pleasure, delight, or enjoyment”
Late Latin
Late Latin
voluptuosus
“Full of pleasure; voluptuous”
Old French
Old French
voluptuex
“Sensual or full of pleasure”
Middle English
Middle English
voluptuous
“Indulging in sensual pleasures; luxurious”
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