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

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

The palate is full-bodied, with refreshing acidity and a long finish. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 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