Synonyms of voluptuous

voluptuous

adjective

və-ˈləp(t)-shə-wəs 

as in sensual

pleasing to the physical senses

the voluptuous richness of the music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sensual
• lush
• sensuous
• delicious
• pleasant
• delightful
• luxurious
• luscious
• carnal
• fleshly
• pleasing
• bodily
• corporeal
• delectable
• dreamy
• pleasurable
• scrumptious
• gratifying
• agreeable
• palatable
• epicurean
• self-indulgent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• uncomfortable
• harsh
• hideous
• disgusting
• foul
• icky

Synonym Chooser

How is the word voluptuous distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of voluptuous are luxurious, sensual, and sensuous. While all these words mean "relating to or providing pleasure through gratification of the senses," voluptuous implies more strongly an abandonment especially to sensual pleasure.

a voluptuous feast

When is it sensible to use luxurious instead of voluptuous?

While the synonyms luxurious and voluptuous are close in meaning, luxurious suggests the indulgence of sensuous pleasure inducing bodily ease and languor.

a luxurious hotel

When can sensual be used instead of voluptuous?

The words sensual and voluptuous can be used in similar contexts, but sensual tends to imply the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of the physical appetites as ends in themselves.

a life devoted to sensual pleasures

When might sensuous be a better fit than voluptuous?

The synonyms sensuous and voluptuous are sometimes interchangeable, but sensuous implies gratification of the senses for the sake of aesthetic pleasure.

the sensuous delights of great music

Examples of voluptuous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dark wood floors, dark paneling on the walls, dark beams, dark upholstery—the voluptuous fabrics and deep colors are the key to the house’s slightly-sinister look. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2024

According to the gallery, the Flemish artist, renowned for his voluptuous depictions of the human form and its beauty, created the piece in the final decade of his life, which was also the pinnacle of his career. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024

Also noteworthy is its sizing, which ranges from P (petite) to VVV (very, very voluptuous). —Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024

Yet a voluptuous automotive shape doesn’t necessarily translate to the most efficient aerodynamics, and as a successor to Jaguar’s capable D-Type race car, the E-Type needed a little fettling to be ultimately competitive. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 June 2024