fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
Synonyms of fullnessnext
: the quality or state of being full

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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She wasn’t allowed to hold the fullness of all of that. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026 Many thickening conditioners rely on silicones or heavy coatings to create the illusion of fullness, which can backfire over time by weighing hair down further. Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026 Obviously, indoor reductions of water use will help too — shorter showers, no unnecessary flushes, running dishwashers and laundry machines at optimal water saving settings and fullness. The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026 Whatever transformation occurs reflects the brute metamorphosis of character into symbol, not the fullness of realism or the vividness of fiction. Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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