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

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

Whole-milk cottage cheese offers a delightful middle ground for a smoothie that’s flavorful and full-bodied, but doesn’t mandate a laundry list of expensive ingredients. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026

For one, our laughs sound different based on context — from a polite chuckle among colleagues to a full-bodied guffaw with close friends. — ABC News, 25 June 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