voluptuary
/vəˈlʌptʃuˌɛri/
noun
- A person who is devoted to the pursuit of luxury, pleasure, and sensual enjoyment.
- In the novel, the main character is a voluptuary who spends his fortune on art, wine, and lavish parties.
- The wealthy traveler lived like a voluptuary, staying only in five-star hotels and dining at the finest restaurants.
- Some critics called the emperor a selfish voluptuary, more interested in banquets than in governing.
Antonyms
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure.
- The palace had a voluptuary design, with gold fixtures, silk curtains, and marble floors.
- The spa offered a voluptuary experience of massages, aromatherapy, and heated pools.
- He led a voluptuary lifestyle, traveling to exotic resorts and indulging in gourmet food.