voluptuously
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8.3
- adverb
- /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs.li/
- NSFW
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voluptuosamente
- He described the silk fabric voluptuously, emphasizing its softness and luxurious feel against the skin.
- stretched out voluptuously
Examples
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Our ship sails this Aegean Sea of Japan quietly, voluptuously, but the small boats that pass ride the waves as if in a storm.
Academic text (1991) -
I'd forgotten the porousness of the soil, the ant beds that clung like smushed hats to the sides of trees and spilled voluptuously onto the ground.
Fiction book (2000) -
In the Self-Portrait, the elaborately clothed but voluptuously revealed body of Labille-Guiard engages in a similar kind of flirtation.
Academic text (2007) -
Regina Renown was taller than Poyser, voluptuously curved and athletically muscled, a fine, big woman.
Fiction book (2000) -
The clandestine photo model with her long, flowing hair presented the most charming figure: like a model undulating voluptuously down the ramp at a fashion show, she moved toward the carriage and, cleverly lifting first one leg then the other and drawing behind her the raised hem of her black dress, disappeared into the dark inside.
Fiction book (2002) -
She lounged by the pool, sipping her drink voluptuously, savoring every moment of luxury.
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The dessert was served voluptuously, each layer rich and decadent, tempting us to indulge.
Synonyms
13
3.4
In a very fancy or expensive way
11
5.6
In a very rich and generous way using a lot of money
8
6.7
In a way that tries to attract someone romantically
3
7.2
In a way that shows strong sexual attraction or physical pleasure
3
8.2
In a way that shows sexual desire for someone
3
5.1
In a very comfortable and expensive way
1
6.2
In a way that looks sexually attractive to others
1
6.7
To act in a rich way and enjoy expensive things
1
8.4
In a very rich and decorated way
1
7.2
In a rich, full way that shows thick growth
1
3.7
In a very attractive and exciting way
1
7.5
In a very beautiful and attractive way that pleases people
1
6.9
In a way that tastes very sweet and rich
1
7.3
In a rich and expensive way to impress people
In a way that looks or sounds very sexy
Antonyms
How Sensual
Surface Forms
Morphology
voluptuously = voluptuous (transparent) = voluptuous + ly
A straightforward adverb formed by adding the productive suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'voluptuous'; the adverbial meaning is directly predictable.
Etymology
The word voluptuously comes from the Latin word voluptas, meaning 'pleasure'. It is the adverb form of voluptuous, so to do something voluptuously is to do it with rich, sensual pleasure or luxury.