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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Aromas of cherry, blackberry, and tobacco leaf transition to a full-bodied wine with flavors of ripe red raspberry, red currant, and black plum that fade into a satisfying finish.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
There’s a whole section of the menu dedicated to black truffles, which pair well with a nice Sagrantino di Montefalco, a full-bodied red wine produced nearby.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Now, she’s found a glossy and healthy-looking happy medium, one that’s easily pinned up without too much weight but still looks full-bodied and luscious.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
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.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
There’s a whole section of the menu dedicated to black truffles, which pair well with a nice Sagrantino di Montefalco, a full-bodied red wine produced nearby.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
Now, she’s found a glossy and healthy-looking happy medium, one that’s easily pinned up without too much weight but still looks full-bodied and luscious.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2025
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.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 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 25 Dec. 2025.
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