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
Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Nespresso machines use single-serve aluminum capsules to create rich, full-bodied espresso-like coffee with a layer of attractive crema on top.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The nose is a mixed-fruit basket with vanilla, citrus, gentle spice, chocolate and honey; the palate runs sweet and fruit-forward, soft spice giving way to vanilla and chocolate with wood lactones and a citrus lift; the finish is full-bodied, long and mouth-watering.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 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
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
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The nose is a mixed-fruit basket with vanilla, citrus, gentle spice, chocolate and honey; the palate runs sweet and fruit-forward, soft spice giving way to vanilla and chocolate with wood lactones and a citrus lift; the finish is full-bodied, long and mouth-watering.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 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
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
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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