FULL-BODIED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

full-bodied

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd

Definition of full-bodied

as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee

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Recent Examples of full-bodied Carpenter skipped the full-bodied blowout that’s become her calling card in favor of the loose braids tied with petite white ribbons. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Whole-milk cottage cheese offers a delightful middle ground for a smoothie that’s flavorful and full-bodied, but doesn’t mandate a laundry list of expensive ingredients. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 For one, our laughs sound different based on context — from a polite chuckle among colleagues to a full-bodied guffaw with close friends. — ABC News, 25 June 2026 Both this fish and my other one are in the 10-pound class, beautiful, full-bodied salmon. — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied

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Adjective

It’s lightly weighted for extra coziness and comes in rich fall-ready hues like terracotta and chestnut to make your bedroom feel moodier.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
But as dreams of getting rich have grown, so have the dangers of losing it all.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Wall Street experienced a robust session, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all hitting record highs.

— Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The stock market has enjoyed robust growth during Lamont’s tenure, especially since the COVID pandemic, and those higher rates have allowed his administration to take maximum advantage of the surge.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Second baseman Amira Hondras, coming off a strong women’s baseball World Cup debut last week, tied the game in the at-bat prior with a single up the middle to set up Villareal’s heroics.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

This year, the traditional media coverage combined with the audience buy-in has proved a potent combination for reality stars looking to pursue other avenues in Hollywood.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
This potent elixir is powered by L-ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and ferulic acid to protect against environmental stressors and combat fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration.

— Deanna Pai, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of potent

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