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- [vuh-luhp-choo-er-ee]
- /vəˈlʌp tʃuˌɛr i/
- /və.ˈlʌp.tʃʊə.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-luhp-choo-er-ee]
- /vəˈlʌp tʃuˌɛr i/
Definitions of voluptuary word
- noun plural voluptuary a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit and enjoyment of luxury and sensual pleasure. 1
- adjective voluptuary of, relating to, or characterized by preoccupation with luxury and sensual pleasure: voluptuary tastes. 1
- noun voluptuary a person devoted or addicted to luxury and sensual pleasures 0
- adjective voluptuary of, relating to, characterized by, or furthering sensual gratification or luxury 0
- noun voluptuary a person devoted to luxurious living and sensual pleasures; sensualist; sybarite 0
- adjective voluptuary of or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasures 0
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Origin of voluptuary
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Late Latin voluptuārius, Latin voluptārius pertaining to (sensual) pleasure, equivalent to volupt(ās) pleasure + -ārius -ary; for -u- see voluptuous
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Parts of speech for Voluptuary
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
voluptuary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
voluptuary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for voluptuary
noun voluptuary
- cyprian — of or relating to Cyprus
- debauchee — a man who leads a life of reckless drinking, promiscuity, and self-indulgence
- hedonist — a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
- libertine — a person who is morally or sexually unrestrained, especially a dissolute man; a profligate; rake.
adj voluptuary
- hedonic — of, characterizing, or pertaining to pleasure: a hedonic thrill.
- hedonistic — a person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification.
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