fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
: the quality or state of being full
Phrases
in the fullness of time
: at some point : eventually

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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An inflated balloon that occupies stomach space, producing a continuous feeling of fullness to curb overeating, is not a new weight loss method. New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024 Our crew lingered past the point of fullness to taste more vintages that Ramos doesn’t sell to the public, like a Moscatel pét-nat. Megan Lloyd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 Eat in smaller portions more slowly to create a feeling of fullness. Exercise or stay active. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024 People can lose as much as 15% to 25% of their body weight on the drugs, which imitate the hormones that regulate appetites by communicating fullness between the gut and brain when people eat. Democrat-Gazette Staffand Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fullness 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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