voluptuary

noun
UK: /vəˈlʌptʃuəri/
US: /vəˈlʌptʃueri/

  1. A person devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures.

    1. He lived as a voluptuary, enjoying every indulgence.
    2. The aging millionaire became a voluptuary, indulging in extravagant parties and luxurious travel.

Synonyms

hedonist sybarite
voluptuary adjective

  1. Suggesting or characterized by sensual pleasure and luxury.

    1. The room had a voluptuary feel.
    2. The novel described the voluptuary lifestyle of the wealthy elite during the roaring twenties.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "voluptuary" is /vəˈlʌptʃuəri/ in British English and /vəˈlʌptʃueri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "voluptuary": hedonist, sybarite.

Example usage of "voluptuary": "He lived as a voluptuary, enjoying every indulgence.". More examples on the page.