Voluptuous

usgb/vəˈlʌptʃuəs/
adjective

Describes a body that is full, rounded and sexually attractive, often referred to a woman's body.

She is a voluptuous woman with a distinctive hourglass figure.
Visual representation of "voluptuous" - Describes a body that is full, rounded and sexually attractive, often referred to a woman's body

Often appears as...

  • voluptuous figure
  • voluptuous curves
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Gender Specific

More commonly used to describe the female form with a focus on curves.

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Marilyn Monroe was often celebrated as a voluptuous icon.
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Old-Fashioned

The term can sound old-fashioned or less polite when discussing body types today.

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Referring to her as voluptuous might seem outdated to some.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Different cultures view the term 'voluptuous' in varying ways; some find it flattering, others offensive.

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Be mindful that some people might not appreciate being called voluptuous.
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