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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Everything else in the mix sounds balanced, with the brass shining brightly and the vocals delivering a full-bodied presence. PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 The palate is rich, oily, and full-bodied, with a long, warming finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The sauce is rich and full-bodied and given extra body from asiago cheese, with its nutty, deeply savory flavor. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Perfect for a fashionista, the room still managed to have multiple mirrors (including a full-bodied one in the bathroom) throughout. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

full-bodied

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