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full-bod·ied | \ ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 
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\Definition of full-bodied
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
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full-bodied
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of full-bodied
: having a strong and pleasant flavor
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The first known use of full-bodied was in 1588
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