Delicious, luscious, or splendid; delightful to the senses, especially in taste or appearance.
Possibly from Latin 'voluptas' (pleasure), or influenced by words like 'sumptuous' and 'voluptuous.' The exact path is unclear but suggests pleasure and sensory delight.
This word sounds like it looks—delightfully indulgent and a bit exaggerated, which is probably why it's been mostly replaced by other words, but it perfectly captures that over-the-top foodie enthusiasm!
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