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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High-protein foods like skyr can also support satiety and feelings of fullness. Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 May 2026 In certain people, the submandibular glands—as well as the adjacent fat pockets and digastric muscles (which aid in swallowing, chewing, and speech)—can give a look of fullness, blunting the border between the face and neck. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 14 May 2026 These medications work in part by increasing feelings of fullness and satiety, helping users eat less at meals and snack less frequently. Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 14 May 2026 The writing of the book has been a soulful examination, a symbolic unearthing of certain memories and stories that Mercado might understand as a labor necessary to capture the fullness of a history, the ephemera and evidence of, in this case, a love story. Literary Hub, 12 May 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 17 May. 2026.

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