voluptuary
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /vəˈlʌp.tʃuː.ər.i/
KK: /vəˈlʌp.tʃuː.ər.i/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or focused on luxury and sensual enjoyment.
Example
The voluptuary lifestyle is often associated with indulgence and excess.
Conversation
Have you ever been to that new restaurant downtown?
Yeah, it's so voluptuary with all the fancy dishes they serve!
I can't believe how much attention they pay to presentation.
Right? It really makes dining there feel like a luxurious experience.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
luxurious
sensual
decadent
Antonyms
ascetic
austere
simple
noun
Definition
A person who is very focused on enjoying luxury and sensual pleasures in life.
Example
The party was filled with voluptuaries indulging in fine food and extravagant entertainment.
Conversation
Have you ever met someone who was such a voluptuary?
Yeah, it’s interesting how some people just live for pleasure and luxury.
Right? It makes you wonder how they can be so carefree.
Root Explanation
Voluptuary → It is formed from "voluptas" (meaning pleasure) and the suffix "-ary" (meaning relating to or connected with). The word "voluptuary" refers to a person who seeks pleasure or indulgence in sensual delights.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is all about 'pleasure' ('voluptas') and is 'related to' ('-ary') that pursuit. This helps you remember that a voluptuary is someone who indulges in pleasure.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.