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

Courtesy of Elevation Tea A tea can feel silky, creamy, crisp or full-bodied, with notes that evolve after the swallow, and the finish matters as much as the opening sip, according to Martinez. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

It was created as a sister winery to PlumpJack and is designed to counterbalance the full-bodied nature of Cabernet Sauvignon with the elegance and grace of Chardonnay. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026

Vanicek seems more interested in slathering on the gore, to the point where the movie starts to seem less like a full-bodied story than a string of hyper-violent set pieces. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Carpenter skipped the full-bodied blowout that’s become her calling card in favor of the loose braids tied with petite white ribbons. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 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