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Meaning of voluptuary in English
Pronunciation
/vəˈləp(t)ʃəˌwɛri/
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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
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