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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Most of the time, that familiar feeling of fullness is simply a reaction to food making its way through your digestive tract, not evidence of a food intolerance or other health condition. Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Apr. 2025 This dysfunction can lead to a feeling of fullness in the ears, pressure imbalances, and dizziness.7 Otitis (ear infections): Allergies can contribute to middle ear infections (otitis media) by causing fluid build-up behind your eardrum. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Apr. 2025 High-Calorie Coffee High-calorie coffee drinks contain large amounts of sugar, fat, and calories without providing a feeling of fullness. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025 Whiskey, with its broad shoulders and oaky fullness, can be almost completely disarmed by tarting it up with fresh lemon juice and balancing with simple syrup, as bartenders have been doing since roughly forever. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.

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