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

All of that wraps up in a full-bodied and tannic finish, which Callaway compares to a Cabernet Sauvignon. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The measure of an ice cream’s quality—its rich, full-bodied flavor and creamy mouthfeel—can be best judged by its vanilla. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

The full-bodied physicality with which delas Alas imbues her performance turns such punishingly poignant bits into the stuff of boisterous spectacle. — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026

This is a deceptively big two-door, measuring over 183 inches, which is five inches longer than a 911 Turbo S and only a couple of inches shorter than Aston’s full-bodied DB12. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 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