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

see also in the fullness of time

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Adding spicy peppers or hot paprika to meals can naturally reduce food intake by 11% to 18% by slowing eating pace and allowing the brain more time to register fullness, researchers at Penn State University found. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025 This impacts the areas of our brain that process hunger and fullness. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025 Eat grapes in the morning or at afternoon snack time to sustain a feeling of fullness and reduce your calorie intake. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025 Quinoa may also help improve feelings of fullness after eating and reduce post-meal blood sugar levels. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Dec. 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 26 Dec. 2025.

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