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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The drug also causes food to linger in the stomach, which prolongs the feeling of fullness. Christina Stiehl, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026 Additionally, there's some evidence that acetic acid—which is found in vinegar, including apple cider vinegar—can stimulate a hormone that promotes fullness, but more studies are needed on this, says DeRobertis. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026 Hang curtains wider and higher with enough fullness to achieve a designer look. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026 The drug helps regulate appetite by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing digestion, and reducing hunger between meals. Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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