Definition of Voluptuary

1. Noun. A person addicted to luxury and pleasures of the senses.

Exact synonyms: Sybarite
Generic synonyms: Sensualist
Derivative terms: Sybaritic

2. Adjective. Displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses. "A chinchilla robe of sybaritic lavishness"

Definition of Voluptuary

1. n. A voluptuous person; one who makes his physical enjoyment his chief care; one addicted to luxury, and the gratification of sensual appetites.

2. a. Voluptuous; luxurious.

3. n. A voluptuous person; one who makes his physical enjoyment his chief care; one addicted to luxury, and the gratification of sensual appetites.

4. a. Voluptuous; luxurious.

Definition of Voluptuary

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Medical Definition of Voluptuary

1. Origin: L. Voluptuarius or voluptarius, fr. Voluptas pleasure. A voluptuous person; one who makes his physical enjoyment his chief care; one addicted to luxury, and the gratification of sensual appetites. "A good-humored, but hard-hearted, voluptuary." (Sir W. Scott) Synonym: Sensualist, epicure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Volunteer State
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