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
Recent Examples on the Web Others sense the stretch of the stomach during a meal and prompt a feeling of fullness. Esther Landhuis, Quanta Magazine, 14 June 2024 Weight loss mostly happens through a separate process affecting the brain and gut that prompts a waning appetite and a lingering feeling of fullness. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 June 2024 Whole Grains Whole grains are a source of filling fiber, which aids digestion and increases feelings of fullness. Kathleen Felton, Health, 9 June 2024 The fullness of the character redeems the series. 39. Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fullness 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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