Voluptuous

Richly attractive and pleasing to the senses.

Reach for it when describing rich sensual fullness in a body, shape, texture, or experience

Voluptuous velvet curtains gave the small historic theater warmth.

• everyday

  lush

  abundant rich texture or appearance matters

  not when Lush can describe plants, sound, or excess.

• everyday

  luxurious

  exceptional comfort and richness are central

  not when Luxury concerns expense or indulgence, not shape.

• warm

  curvaceous

  prominent body curves are the exact focus

  not when Curvaceous applies to shape and can objectify a person.

• professional

  full-bodied

  rich rounded flavor or form is intended

  not when Full-bodied is most natural for drinks and sound.

• formal

  sumptuous

  luxurious richness belongs to material or setting

  not when Sumptuous rarely describes a body respectfully.

• literary

  sensuous

  pleasure engages several senses

  not when Sensuous need not imply bodily fullness.

• austere
• gaunt
• spare

• voluptuous curves

  Voluptuous curves gave the carved vessel a generous profile.

• voluptuous texture

  The fabric's voluptuous texture suited the intimate room.

• voluptuous richness

  Cellos brought voluptuous richness to the final chord.

When applied to a person, voluptuous sexualizes body shape; use it only when that framing is welcome and relevant.