VOLUPTUOUSLY

voluptuously

(adverb) in an indulgently voluptuous manner; “he sniffed the perfume voluptuously”

voluptuously

(adverb) in a shapely and voluptuous manner; “a voluptuously curved woman”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

voluptuously (comparative more voluptuously, superlative most voluptuously)

In a voluptuous manner.

Source: Wiktionary


VOLUPTUOUS

Vo*lup"tu*ous, a. Etym: [F. voluptueux, L. voluptuosus, fr. voluptas pleasure, volup agreeably, delightfully; probably akin to Gr. velle to wish. See Voluntary.]

1. Full of delight or pleasure, especially that of the senses; ministering to sensuous or sensual gratification; exciting sensual desires; luxurious; sensual. Music arose with its voluptuous swell. Byron. Sink back into your voluptuous repose. De Quincey.

2. Given to the enjoyments of luxury and pleasure; indulging to excess in sensual gratifications. "The jolly and voluptuous livers." Atterbury. Softened with pleasure and voluptuous life. Milton.

– Vo*lup"tu*ous*ly, adv.

– , n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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