fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
: the quality or state of being full
Phrases
in the fullness of time
: at some point : eventually

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Though the decision to release Torres in the fullness of time proved a wise one, critics of FSG would have liked a quicker route back to the top for their club. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025 Lunar eclipses take place when the moon reaches its peak of fullness, and watching the Earth’s shadow slowly eclipse the moon is its own magic. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Fiber is a nutrient that stabilizes blood sugar levels and provides a feeling of fullness after eating. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025 Ultimately, that’s what life is, is understanding the consequences in the fullness of their scope. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fullness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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