Voluptuous

Pronunciation: /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

Definitions of voluptuous

adjective relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

Example Sentences

A1 She has a voluptuous figure.

A2 The artist painted a voluptuous woman lounging on a couch.

B1 The rich chocolate cake had a voluptuous texture that melted in your mouth.

B2 The actress was known for her voluptuous beauty and captivating presence on screen.

C1 The novelist described the landscape in such a voluptuous way that it felt almost tangible.

C2 The opera singer's voice was so voluptuous that it brought tears to the eyes of the audience.

Examples of voluptuous in a Sentence

formal The actress had a voluptuous figure that garnered attention on the red carpet.

informal She's got a voluptuous body that turns heads wherever she goes.

slang Damn, that girl is looking real voluptuous in that outfit.

figurative The chef's cooking was so rich and flavorful, it was a voluptuous experience for the taste buds.

Grammatical Forms of voluptuous

• past tense: voluptuoused
• plural: voluptuouses
• comparative: more voluptuous
• superlative: most voluptuous
• present tense: voluptuous
• future tense: will be voluptuous
• perfect tense: have been voluptuous
• continuous tense: is being voluptuous
• singular: voluptuous
• positive degree: voluptuous
• infinitive: to be voluptuous
• gerund: voluptuousing
• participle: voluptuoused

Origin and Evolution of voluptuous

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'voluptuous' originated from the Latin word 'voluptuosus', which is derived from 'voluptas' meaning pleasure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe physical beauty and sensory pleasure, the word 'voluptuous' has evolved to also connote luxury, abundance, and indulgence.