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

On the palate, the whiskey delivers a medium-to-full-bodied texture with a pleasantly oily mouthfeel that coats the tongue without feeling heavy. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026

The dribble described above — that full-bodied, Drunken Master feint — has always been my favourite. —Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026

Fine Arabica coffee for espresso Enjoy a cafe-quality cup of espresso with this Illy Classic Roast known for its aromatic, full-bodied flavor. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

Despite the full-bodied nature of the film in its first half — a great big breathing thing that feels vérité in its scope and ambition — as Gabrielle’s obsession with Frida grows, things narrow. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 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