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

This full-bodied white offers flavors of apple, freesia, and lemon curd. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

This is their flagship red — 14-16 months in French oak, full-bodied, dark fruit and spice, structured enough to age a few years but drinking well now. — Bill St. John, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026

The film embodies its devotion to ecstatic truth being as valid as documentary truth with a full-bodied commitment. — Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Märzens, amber-orange Oktoberfest beers, are full-bodied and possess great malt character with notes that are toasty, bready, biscuity, caramel and roasty. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 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