• Dictionary
  • List of exercises
  • Exercises by level

Meaning of voluptuary in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈləp(t)ʃəˌwɛri/

    US accent Play buttonYour browser does not support the audio element.

    How to pronounce voluptuary in American English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.

    UK accent

    How to pronounce voluptuary in British English, in context ▾
    Use the controls below Controls button to browse different examples of pronunciation.
  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

    • indulgent
  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

Navigation

    Books Teacher Resources About Contact

Lessons

    Beginner Intermediate Advanced
© 2021, NAGEL PTY LTD 🇦🇺 • Terms • Privacy