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

• 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

The final result was a full-bodied bourbon that retained many congeners from its low proof, both off the still and into the barrel. —Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025

The dances don’t settle for a twist or strut when a full-bodied vibration is possible, and Easley has a penchant for that ridiculous bobbin-head chicken dance from the ‘40s or ‘50s. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025

The product is distinctive: full-bodied, smooth, low-acid, often chocolatey, and a bit sweet from releasing the sugars trapped in each bean. —Wired, Wired News, 8 July 2025

Balcones takes its bourbon seriously, using blue corn to create a rich, full-bodied whiskey. —Emily Price, Forbes.com, 2 July 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