Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of having a well-rounded, curvaceous, and sexually appealing body: This sense refers specifically to a physical form characterized by fullness, soft curves, and sensuousness. 2. The property of being lush, abundant, and a pleasure to the senses: This meaning extends beyond the physical body to describe anything that is richly satisfying to the senses, such as a luxurious environment, rich food, or opulent beauty. 3. The quality of being attractive and exciting, especially in a sexual manner: This sense focuses on the overall aura or effect of being sexually alluring and provocative.

Usage Examples

• Sense 1 (Physical Form):
  • The painting celebrated the voluptuousness of the female figure.
  • Her dress accentuated her voluptuousness.
• Sense 2 (Sensual Abundance):
  • The voluptuousness of the tropical garden was overwhelming, with its heavy scents and vibrant colors.
  • He savored the voluptuousness of the ripe, juicy fruit.
• Sense 3 (Sexual Allure):
  • There was a deliberate voluptuousness in her movements.
  • The novel was criticized for its excessive voluptuousness.

Advanced Usage

• Aesthetic Context: In art and literature, is often used to describe a style or quality that emphasizes sensual pleasure and richness, sometimes contrasted with austerity or minimalism.
  • The Baroque period is known for its artistic voluptuousness and dramatic intensity.
• Philosophical/Literary Context: It can be used to discuss the pursuit of or indulgence in sensual pleasure, sometimes with a negative connotation of excess.
  • The character's downfall began with his surrender to voluptuousness and hedonism.

Variants and Related Words

• Voluptuous (adjective): Having or suggesting a curvaceous, sexually appealing figure; relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure.
  • a voluptuous shape; a voluptuous lifestyle
• Voluptuary (noun): A person devoted to luxury and sensual pleasure.
• Voluptuously (adverb): In a voluptuous manner.

Synonyms

• Curvaceousness: (Specifically for sense 1) The quality of having a shapely figure with curves.
• Sensuousness: Pleasing to the senses.
• Lushness: (For sense 2) Luxuriant, rich abundance.
• Allure: The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
• Sultriness: A state of being hot and humid; also, a quality of being sexually attractive in a passionate way.

Antonyms

• Austerity: Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; plainness and simplicity in appearance.
• Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
• Gauntness: (For sense 1) Extreme thinness and bony prominence.
• Sparseness: (For sense 2) The quality of being thinly dispersed or scattered; scantiness.

Noun

1. the quality of having a well-rounded body
2. the property of being lush and abundant and a pleasure to the senses
3. the quality of being attractive and exciting (especially sexually exciting)
   • he thought she was really hot stuff