🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

voluptueux

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vo-lup-tue

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Voluptuary/vəˈlʌp.tʃuː.əri/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Il était un homme voluptueux, toujours à la recherche de plaisirs."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and sensual enjoyment.

    "The lavish parties were a testament to the lifestyle of the voluptuary, where indulgence was the norm."
  2. 2

    A person who is characterized by a love of luxury and sensual pleasures.

    "In the novel, the protagonist was portrayed as a voluptuary, always seeking the finest wines and exquisite delicacies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'voluptuary' originates from the Latin word 'voluptarius', which means 'pleasure-seeking'. It evolved through Middle French 'voluptuaire' before entering English in the late 17th century, reflecting a shift towards a more hedonistic lifestyle in literature and culture.

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