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Definition of: voluptuous
(və·lup′ch·əs) adjective
1. Belonging to, producing, exciting, or yielding sensuous gratification.
2. Pertaining to or devoted to the enjoyment of pleasures or luxuries; luxurious; sensual.
3. Having a full and beautiful form, as a woman. [<OF voluptueux <L voluptuosus full of pleasure <voluptas pleasure]
—vo·lup′tu·ous·ly adverb
—vo·lup′tu·ous·ness noun
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