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
What is there to not love about this full-bodied, universally complementary, voluminous lash?
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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
Keep in Mind True coffee enthusiasts may not feel that the machine provides well-balanced or full-bodied flavor.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
The article also recognizes Sacramento’s proximity to wine country and its full-bodied coffee culture and specialty cocktail bars.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Photo : Sonus faber The Stradivari Second Generation evolved from the original Stradivari, launched in the early 2000s, and features a wide front baffle, which is partially responsible for this speaker’s organic, natural, and full-bodied sound.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Image The dancers’ footwork starts out in fits and spurts, becoming more intricate, more full-bodied as Harris weaves slow motion within blissfully fast crossing feet and lanky arms.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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
Keep in Mind True coffee enthusiasts may not feel that the machine provides well-balanced or full-bodied flavor.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2024
The article also recognizes Sacramento’s proximity to wine country and its full-bodied coffee culture and specialty cocktail bars.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Photo : Sonus faber The Stradivari Second Generation evolved from the original Stradivari, launched in the early 2000s, and features a wide front baffle, which is partially responsible for this speaker’s organic, natural, and full-bodied sound.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Image The dancers’ footwork starts out in fits and spurts, becoming more intricate, more full-bodied as Harris weaves slow motion within blissfully fast crossing feet and lanky arms.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2024
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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