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
Recent Examples on the Web
Together, Halverson’s gritty voice and Forster’s full-bodied vocal capture the tensions between romance and ambition.
—
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The dish is colorful, full-bodied and a fan favorite, both in Thailand and the United States.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
My wedding dress was full-bodied with a long train—not exactly the slim profile conducive to air travel.
—Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.
—Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
The dish is colorful, full-bodied and a fan favorite, both in Thailand and the United States.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 24 Dec. 2025
My wedding dress was full-bodied with a long train—not exactly the slim profile conducive to air travel.
—Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
Cite this Entry
“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
