"Rubenesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Rubenesque [comparative], most Rubenesque [superlative]
Etymology: Rubens + -esque, from the women depicted in the paintings of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rubens|esque}} Rubens + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Rubenesque (comparative more Rubenesque, superlative most Rubenesque)
  1. Of the figure of a woman, plump and sensuous. Wikipedia link: Peter Paul Rubens Categories (topical): Obesity Synonyms: voluptuous, zaftig, overweight, voluptuous

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