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
Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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White Wine Grape Glossary Grenache Blanc An ample, full-bodied white that along with Roussanne personifies the power and lusciousness of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and other Rhône white blends, but also the Spanish white Rioja.
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Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Find Balance The key to this rich dining room is keeping colors in the same tonal range, with the dining set and wall color (Paint & Paper Library Paris Rooftops) equally full-bodied.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
It is aged to perfection delivering a smooth, full-bodied bourbon that balances sweet corn richness with subtle oak and spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s an incredible array of wines by the bottle, glass, and on tap, from full-bodied to bubbles to sweet and fruity.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
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Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
Find Balance The key to this rich dining room is keeping colors in the same tonal range, with the dining set and wall color (Paint & Paper Library Paris Rooftops) equally full-bodied.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025
It is aged to perfection delivering a smooth, full-bodied bourbon that balances sweet corn richness with subtle oak and spice.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s an incredible array of wines by the bottle, glass, and on tap, from full-bodied to bubbles to sweet and fruity.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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