voluptuous

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective having strong sexual appeal
  2. adjective (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
  3. adjective displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

juicy, luscious, red-hot, toothsome

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