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 The valley earned its AVA designation in 1984 and now grows more than a hundred wineries' worth of fruit, with full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah leading the way. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 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 That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind. — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026 Nespresso machines use single-serve aluminum capsules to create rich, full-bodied espresso-like coffee with a layer of attractive crema on top. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied

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Adjective

Researchers have found the diet, which is full of fiber-rich plants and lean proteins, can improve heart health and longevity.

— Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
This is a spoiled, privileged, rich girl who should be on MTV’s My Super Sweet 16 instead of Bravo.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 16 July 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

Over 10 years, the risk was 78% higher, although the data was not as robust.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Expectations for price increases on iPhones and other Apple devices will also likely affect the company’s ability to build out its robust user base, hurting its services vertical, Vinh added.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Weather aside, Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture Week, running from July 6 to 9, will feature shows from 30 houses, compared with FW25’s 27-strong line-up.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of strong

Adjective

Despite the quality of both sides, the matchup pits the tournament’s most potent attack against its tightest defense.

— Mark Hodge, NBC news, 17 July 2026
This defensive strength, anchored by goalkeeper Unai Simon and the dynamic center-back duo of veteran Aymeric Laporte and rising teenage star Pau Cubarsi, presents a significant challenge to Lionel Messi and Argentina's potent attack.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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