voluptuous
adjective/vəˈlʌptʃuəs/
Frequency rank: #16,764 most common English word
Meaning
Having a full, rounded, and sexually attractive shape; relating to luxury and sensual pleasure.
Example sentence
The painting depicted voluptuous curves that gave the figure an air of sensual elegance.
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