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

Voldemort only appears in Rowling's novel as a grotesque face growing out of another character's head in that first book, and doesn't receive a full-bodied corporeal form until the climax of the fourth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025

After 12–24 hours in the fridge, the full-bodied cold brew is ready to drink with no traces of fatty acids or bitter oils. —Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025

Many of them are made from white grape varieties, but one of our all-time favorites is Amarone, a full-bodied red with excellent texture, depth, and mouthfeel. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025

According to the Other Mary, sound spacious and full-bodied. —PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 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