full-bodied
adjective
full-bod·ied
ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 
1
: having a large body
2
of a beverage
: imparting to the palate the general impression of substantial weight and rich texture
3
: having importance, significance, or meaningfulness
full-bodied study of literature
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Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
Recent Examples on the Web
Now, after touring some 80 acres of organic groves, guests can engage in a tasting experience of two distinct oils, one full-bodied with floral, fruity and grassy aromas, the other robust, peppery and dark.
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Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The highest of the sub-bass notes from this progression sometimes dance into the speaker’s range but don't sound full-bodied.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
This cut is full of layers, which will create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Instead of assigning only full-bodied, stand-alone Chinese characters to each key, the team assigned a mixture of both Chinese characters and character components.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
What is there to not love about this full-bodied, universally complementary, voluminous lash?
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The winery’s full-bodied 2019 Carmena nabbed a coveted spot in the Governor’s Cup Collection, denoting Colorado’s best wines, as determined by a 15-judge panel.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
The finished condiment will be full-bodied, complex, and a tad sweet: liquid umami.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 9 May 2024
As far as varieties, black teas deliver a full-bodied flavor and are popular for making sweet tea.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
Christine Chitnis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
The highest of the sub-bass notes from this progression sometimes dance into the speaker’s range but don't sound full-bodied.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
This cut is full of layers, which will create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
Instead of assigning only full-bodied, stand-alone Chinese characters to each key, the team assigned a mixture of both Chinese characters and character components.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2024
What is there to not love about this full-bodied, universally complementary, voluminous lash?
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
The winery’s full-bodied 2019 Carmena nabbed a coveted spot in the Governor’s Cup Collection, denoting Colorado’s best wines, as determined by a 15-judge panel.
—Jamie Siebrase, The Denver Post, 13 May 2024
The finished condiment will be full-bodied, complex, and a tad sweet: liquid umami.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 9 May 2024
As far as varieties, black teas deliver a full-bodied flavor and are popular for making sweet tea.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
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