full-bodied

adjective

full-bod·​ied ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd How to pronounce full-bodied (audio)
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

Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence

after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of full-bodied was in 1588

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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

full-bodied

adjective
full-bod·​ied
-ˈbäd-ēd
: having a rich strong flavor
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