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

Synonyms of full-bodied

• rich
• robust
• strong
• potent

Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

For one, our laughs sound different based on context — from a polite chuckle among colleagues to a full-bodied guffaw with close friends. — ABC News, 25 June 2026

The valley earned its AVA designation in 1984 and now grows more than a hundred wineries' worth of fruit, with full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah leading the way. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Both this fish and my other one are in the 10-pound class, beautiful, full-bodied salmon. — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026

Bodegas Henri Lurton Chenin Blanc French winemaker Henri Lurton uses Chenin grapes grown in Valle de San Vicente to make this full-bodied wine with exceptional acid. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for full-bodied

• embodied
• bodied
• disembodied

Kids Definition

full-bodied

adjective

full-bod·​ied

-ˈbäd-ēd

: having a rich strong flavor