Voluptuary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /və-ˈləp(t)-shə-ˌwer-ē/ vo·lup·tu·ary

Meaning & Definition of Voluptuary

Voluptuary (noun)

  1. a person whose chief interests are luxury and the gratification of sensual appetites

Voluptuary (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures

    "a fin de siècle novel about dandies and voluptuaries"

    similar: debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, sybarite
    related: Cyrenaic, Epicurean, bon vivant, epicure, glutton, gourmand, libertine, playboy, rake, roué, playgirl
    opposite: ascetic
    near: killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket, fuddy-duddy, prude, straight arrow

Voluptuary (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sensual, self-pleasing

    similar: Cyrenaic, hedonistic, self-pleasing, sensual, sybaritic, voluptuous, gluttonous, greedy, rapacious, voracious, masturbatory, onanistic, self-indulgent
    opposite: abstemious, abstentious, abstinent, continent, self-abnegating, self-denying, sober, temperate, ascetic, austere, disciplined, self-controlled, self-disciplined, self-governed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Voluptuary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Voluptuary:

debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, sybarite, Cyrenaic, hedonistic, self-pleasing, sensual, sybaritic, voluptuous, gluttonous, greedy, rapacious, voracious, masturbatory, onanistic, self-indulgent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Voluptuary

Words with the opposite meaning of Voluptuary:

ascetic, abstemious, abstentious, abstinent, continent, self-abnegating, self-denying, sober, temperate, austere, disciplined, self-controlled, self-disciplined, self-governed

Related Words for Voluptuary

Epicurean, bon vivant, epicure, glutton, gourmand, libertine, playboy, rake, roué, playgirl

Near Antonyms of Voluptuary

killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket, fuddy-duddy, prude, straight arrow

Word Forms of Voluptuary

Inflections: voluptuaries

Derived words: voluptuary (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Voluptuary

First known use: circa 1610

Frequently Asked Questions about Voluptuary

What does "Voluptuary" mean?

"Voluptuary" means a person whose chief interests are luxury and the gratification of sensual appetites. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person whose chief interests are luxury and the gratification of sensual appetites. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Voluptuary"?

Other words for "Voluptuary" include debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, sybarite, Cyrenaic, hedonistic and self-pleasing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Voluptuary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Voluptuary"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Voluptuary". Common alternatives include debauchee, decadent, hedonist, sensualist, sybarite, Cyrenaic, hedonistic, self-pleasing, sensual and sybaritic.

What is the opposite of "Voluptuary"?

Antonyms of "Voluptuary" include ascetic, abstemious, abstentious, abstinent, continent, self-abnegating, self-denying and sober. Near antonyms include killjoy, spoilsport, wet blanket and fuddy-duddy.

How do you use "Voluptuary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Voluptuary" in a sentence: "a fin de siècle novel about dandies and voluptuaries".

Is "Voluptuary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Voluptuary" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Voluptuary"?

"Voluptuary" is pronounced /və-ˈləp(t)-shə-ˌwer-ē/ and divided into syllables as vo·lup·tu·ary.

What is the origin of the word "Voluptuary"?

First known use: circa 1610.