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voluptuous

Adjective
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Voluptuous describes something that is full of pleasure or sensual delight.

Detailed Definition
In literature, 'voluptuous' often conveys a sense of rich, sensual beauty and indulgence. It can refer to both physical sensations and emotional experiences, suggesting a deep engagement with pleasure. In this poem, it highlights the intense feelings associated with love and art, emphasizing the passionate nature of the poet's experience.
Example
Example in poetry:
the aching gladness, the voluptuous pain. sensual; enhanced: "Voluptuous pain of aching gladness"; Keats sensuous: "Voluptuous shades"; contemporary: "Voluptuous embrace"; educational: "Voluptuous luxurious in erotic lyric"; "Pain's voluptuous ache."
Additional Notes
The word 'voluptuous' is used to describe a profound and sensual experience of pain and pleasure in the context of the poet's emotional state.; Found in the poem, Life and Art by Emma Lazarus
Also Known As
sensuous alluring luxurious opulent
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