Meaning of the word voluptuous in English

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voluptuous

US /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/
UK /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/
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Adjective

1.

(of a woman) curvaceous and sexually attractive

Example:
She had a voluptuous figure that turned heads.
The actress was famous for her voluptuous curves.
2.

relating to or characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

Example:
They enjoyed a voluptuous lifestyle of fine dining and travel.
The room was decorated in voluptuous fabrics like silk and velvet.