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

In terms of flavor, McAdoo believes that the moka pot delivers a consistently robust, full-bodied cup. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026

But even a full-bodied brass section and some formidable multi-part harmonies can’t stop the song from fading into a 18-track lineup of anemic lounge-funk flips with near-uniform tempos. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026

The headphones are designed for music lovers who are seeking a full-bodied and all-enveloping sound in a pair of headphones made with premium craftsmanship. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

Together, Halverson’s gritty voice and Forster’s full-bodied vocal capture the tensions between romance and ambition. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Jan. 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