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
Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Williams conducts his orchestra with full respect for the musical's main themes of Jewish resilience, delivering a full-bodied score that feels in concert with Tevye (Topol) and his family's struggles.
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Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
For a compact yet full-bodied blast of the Wuthering Heights experience, try the relatively faithful 2009 BBC adaptation starring Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley, who met on set and became a couple in real life.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Hair that’s naturally less heavy can hold more shape and bounce when styling, but maintaining a full-bodied look might take some extra coaxing.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alex Galbraith, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
For a compact yet full-bodied blast of the Wuthering Heights experience, try the relatively faithful 2009 BBC adaptation starring Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley, who met on set and became a couple in real life.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
But the movie’s artful direction, nimble structure, visual richness and impeccable performances make for something full-bodied, compelling and deeply affecting, its melancholy beauty lingering long after the end credits roll.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Hair that’s naturally less heavy can hold more shape and bounce when styling, but maintaining a full-bodied look might take some extra coaxing.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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