voluptuous

/vəˈlʌptʃuəs/ (bre, ipa) · [vəlˈʌptʃəwəs] /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/ (ame, ipa) · [vəlˈʌptʃəwəs] /və-ˈləp(t)-shə-wəs How to pronounce voluptuous (audio) -shəs/ (ame, mw)

voluptuous — adjective

  • voluptuouspositive
  • more voluptuouscomparative
  • most voluptuoussuperlative

1. used to describe a woman whose body has full, rounded curves that other people f

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe a woman whose body has full, rounded curves that other people find sexually attractive.

例句

The photographer said Ingrid's voluptuous figure was perfect for the swimsuit pictures.

collocation: voluptuous figure

Jenna felt more confident after accepting her voluptuous curves and buying nice clothes.

同義詞
  • curvaceous

    more casual, focuses on waist-to-hip proportions

  • shapely

    neutral and less sexual; can describe any pleasing body form

  • buxom

    more specific to a large bust; can sound old-fashioned

反義詞
  • gaunt

    describes an overly thin, bony body

  • scrawny

    unattractively thin, often in a weak-looking way

文法句型

voluptuous + noun (figure, body, curves, shape)

用法筆記

This sense has traditionally been used for women's bodies, not men's. Using it for a man may sound odd or humorous.

常見錯誤

❌He has a voluptuous physique.
✅He has a muscular physique.
💡'Voluptuous' is conventionally used for women's bodies, not men's.
❌The voluminous dress showed her curves.' (when meaning voluptuous)
✅The dress showed off her voluptuous figure.
💡'Voluminous' means large in size or amount; 'voluptuous' means attractively curved.

2. describes an object or experience that creates a deep sense of pleasure in whoev

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describes an object or experience that creates a deep sense of pleasure in whoever sees, hears, touches, or tastes it — for example, very soft fabric, rich food, or beautiful music.

例句

The rich chocolate cake was a voluptuous treat that Bao could not resist.

Sivan sank into the voluptuous velvet sofa after a long day at work.

collocation: voluptuous velvet

同義詞
  • luxurious

    focuses on expense and comfort rather than sensory pleasure

  • sensuous

    strongly emphasizes aesthetic or physical pleasure from the senses

  • opulent

    suggests great richness and expensive decoration

反義詞
  • austere

    describes something plain, simple, without comfort

  • spartan

    describes a deliberately basic, uncomfortable condition

文法句型

voluptuous + noun (experience, velvet, sound, taste, comfort)

用法筆記

This sense is more literary than sense 1. It is most often found in reviews of food, music, fabrics, and spa treatments. Not used for everyday objects.

常見錯誤

❌I had a voluptuous breakfast of eggs and toast.
✅The chocolate mousse was a voluptuous dessert.
💡This sense requires a rich, luxurious context; plain or ordinary things do not sound natural with 'voluptuous'.