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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That same serving provides over 4 grams of fiber, which is great for digestive health, blood sugar regulation and promoting a sense of fullness. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025 The dietary fiber in beetroot juice may help promote feelings of fullness, supporting weight loss efforts. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025 Just flipping some of the generational dynamics, the gender dynamics, and embracing the fullness of who so many of our nanis are and have been. Zahir Janmohamed, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025 Fiber also promotes a feeling of fullness, which can help with healthy weight management. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 July 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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