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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This luxurious serum, powered by a unique volumizing peptide complex, delivers instant fullness and lasting volume without irritation. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 The drugs, which moderate blood glucose levels and create a sense of satiety, or fullness, were approved for teens aged 12 and up specifically for weight loss just a few years ago. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024 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 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 8 Jan. 2025.

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