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Voluptuous

adj.joyful, energeticliterary

What it means

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.

Choose between these

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  • 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.

Said against

3
  • austere
  • gaunt
  • spare

It naturally appears in

3
  • 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.

Where this comes from

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

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