Voluptueuse (en. Voluptuous)

/vɔ.lyp.tɥøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Related to physical or sensual pleasure.

The atmosphere of the evening was voluptuous.

L'atmosphère de la soirée était voluptueuse.

Provides a sensation of great aesthetic pleasure.

This painting has a voluptuous palette.

Ce tableau a une palette voluptueuse.

Describes a form or body that attracts with its roundness.

She had a voluptuous silhouette that captivated all gazes.

Elle avait une silhouette voluptueuse qui captivait tous les regards.

From Latin 'voluptuosus', derived from 'voluptas' meaning pleasure.

pleasure of the moment

A moment of intense and fleeting pleasure.

volupté de l'instant

to live voluptuously

To enjoy life with sensitivity and a search for pleasures.

vivre voluptueusement

pleasure

State of intense pleasure, satisfaction of the senses.

volupté

sensuality

Characteristic of what is sensual, voluptuous.

sensualité

carnal

Pertaining to the pleasures of the flesh.

charnel

A seductive and attractive woman.

Look at that girl, she is really voluptuous.

Regarde cette fille, elle est vraiment voluptueuse.

A moment of great emotional or physical intensity.

That scene was truly voluptuous.

Cette scène était vraiment voluptueuse.