Meaning of voluptuary in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈləp(t)ʃəˌwɛri/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    voluptuary

    Definitions

    1. furnishing gratification of the senses

    Examples

    • « an epicurean banquet »
    • « enjoyed a luxurious suite with a crystal chandelier and thick oriental rugs »
    • « Lucullus spent the remainder of his days in voluptuous magnificence »
    • « a chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishnes »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    voluptuary

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from Latin volupt(u)arius, from voluptas‘pleasure’

    Definitions

    1. a person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses

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