Voluptuously
/vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs.li/noun
In a manner that is sensual or characterized by luxury and pleasure.
Did you know?The word 'voluptuous' has been associated with the goddess Venus, symbolizing not just pleasure but also the transformative power of desire and beauty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
“To wish, to will, to choose, related to desires.”
Latin
Latin
voluptas
“Pleasure, delight; a state of enjoyment and sensuality.”
Latin
Latin
voluptuōsus
“Full of pleasure, indulgent; associated with luxury and sensual enjoyment.”
Old French
Old French
voluptueus
“Pleasurable, delightful; embodying the essence of indulgence.”
Early Modern English
English
voluptuous
“Characterized by pleasure; appealing to the senses in a lavish way.”
Modern English
English
voluptuously
“In a sensually indulgent manner, reflecting a rich, luxurious experience.”