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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It’s also accompanied by his debut monograph, a fuller record of an ascendant practice intent on restoring fullness and tenderness to Black life. Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025 Patients tend to notice subtle changes such as breast fullness, firmness, swelling, skin redness, nipple changes or discharge. Dr. Jamie Parkerson, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025 This swelling effect helps slow digestion, increase feelings of fullness, and may reduce individual calorie intake overall. T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 6 Oct. 2025 Fiber helps increase feelings of fullness by slowing digestion and stimulating the release of satiety hormones. Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Sep. 2025 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 15 Oct. 2025.

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