Rubenesque

English

Etymology

From Rubens +‎ -esque, from the women depicted in the paintings of Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640).

Adjective

Rubenesque (comparative more Rubenesque, superlative most Rubenesque)

1. Of the figure of a woman, plump and sensuous.

   Synonyms: voluptuous, zaftig; see also Thesaurus:overweight, Thesaurus:voluptuous

   • 1993 December 3, “Variations”, in The Boston Phoenix, volume 22, number 49, Boston, Mass.: The Phoenix Media Communications Group, Adult Services, page 2:

     Full figured? Full body! Massage sessions for Rubenesque WFs, 40-50s, by rugged/ gentle SWM.