transcription, транскрипция: [ və-ˈləp(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin voluptuosus, irregular from voluptas pleasure, from volup pleasurable; akin to Greek elpesthai to hope, Latin velle to wish — more at will
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : full of delight or pleasure to the senses : conducive to or arising from sensuous or sensual gratification : luxurious
a voluptuous dance
voluptuous ornamentation
a voluptuous wine
b. : suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
voluptuous nudes
2. : given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury, pleasure, or sensual gratifications
a long and voluptuous holiday — Edmund Wilson
Synonyms: see sensuous
• vo·lup·tu·ous·ly adverb
• vo·lup·tu·ous·ness noun