Vo*lup"tu*ous (?), a. [F. voluptueux,
L. voluptuosus, fr. voluptas pleasure, volup
agreeably, delightfully; probably akin to Gr. ? to hope, ? hope, and to
L. 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. --
Vo*lup"tu*ous*ness, n.