voluptuous

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Etimologie

Din franceză medie voluptueux, care provine din latină voluptuosus < voluptās („plăcere”), din volup („cu plăcere”).

Pronunție

• AFI: /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

Adjectiv

voluptuous (comp. more voluptuous, sup. most voluptuous)

1. senzual, plăcut, încântător

   The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body, tantalizing me with their luxury.

2. (despre femei) voluptuos

   Her flowing raven hair contrasted her creamy white complexion, her amber eyes like those of a cat, the low neckline of her bodice emphasised her plump, voluptuous figure.

Sinonime

• 1: delightful, luxurious, pleasing, salacious, sensuous
• 2: enticing, erotic, sexy

Cuvinte derivate

• voluptuousness

Cuvinte apropiate

• voluptuary

Referințe

• Dictionary.com
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