full-bodied

adjective

full-bod·​ied ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 

1

: having a large body

2

of a beverage : imparting to the palate the general impression of substantial weight and rich texture

3

: having importance, significance, or meaningfulness

full-bodied study of literature

Synonyms

• big
• concentrated
• full
• heady
• lusty
• muscular
• plush
• potent
• rich
• robust
• strong

Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence

after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee

Recent Examples on the Web

This one from Bodum is a great price, takes up little space, and makes a full-bodied, delicious brew. —Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024

The palate is rich, full-bodied, and complex, with notes of caramel and chocolate. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024

Other attendees arrived with short hair: four of which paired with no lipstick, while another went for a full-bodied red (think: Tracee Ellis Ross at Willy Chavarria). —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 Sep. 2024

The rich, full-bodied color exudes elegance—so much so that the cookware pieces can double as permanent table decor this season. —Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

full-bodied

adjective

full-bod·​ied

-ˈbäd-ēd

: having a rich strong flavor