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

• big
• concentrated
• full
• heady
• lusty
• muscular
• plush
• potent
• rich
• robust
• strong

Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence

after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee

Recent Examples on the Web

Blending several varieties of olives will result in a less intense, often more pleasing oil, while one made from a single cultivar tends to produce a more full-bodied, often spicier oil. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

The Italian bob typically combines a high-shine finish with full-bodied lengths curled neatly under at the ends. —Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 7 June 2025

Pale pink in the glass, this rosé has aromas of vanilla, cherry, and strawberry that transform to full-bodied flavors of red raspberry, cherry-vanilla, and candied orange peel on the palate. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

At that time most Champagne was sweeter and more full-bodied to match the rich French cuisine covered in heavy sauces. —Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

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