full-bodied

adjective

full-bod·​ied ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd How to pronounce full-bodied (audio)
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

Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence

after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Proof is crafted by Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known for its flavorful, full-bodied profile. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 As usual with the director’s work, a full-bodied, mood-shifting score by his younger brother Jed Kurzel is a major contribution, particularly unsettling in its use of dissonance in the Thai scenes. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025 While the rest of her outfit is slim and close-fitting, the plush and full-bodied coat collar is gargantuan—perfect for the London chill, and a quick escape into the night with partner Callum Turner. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025 Floating weightless, your body becomes a vessel for fantasy, intuition, and deep, full-bodied pleasure. Colin Bedell, Them, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-bodied was in 1588

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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-bodied

adjective
full-bod·​ied
-ˈbäd-ēd
: having a rich strong flavor
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