full 1 of 3

Definition of fullnext
1
2
as in greatest
of the highest degree even at the age of eighteen he hadn't reached his full height a boat going at full speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

3
as in stuffed
having one's appetite completely satisfied even the heartiest eaters are sure to be full when they leave that restaurant

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

4
5
6
7
8

full

2 of 3

adverb

1
2
3
as in just
as stated or indicated without the slightest difference full in the center of the square stands an enormous statue of the city's founder

Synonyms & Similar Words

full

3 of 3

noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective full contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of full are complete, plenary, and replete. While all these words mean "containing all that is wanted or needed or possible," full implies the presence or inclusion of everything that is wanted or required by something or that can be held, contained, or attained by it.

a full schedule

When might complete be a better fit than full?

While in some cases nearly identical to full, complete applies when all that is needed is present.

a complete picture of the situation

How are the words plenary and complete related as synonyms of full?

Plenary adds to complete the implication of fullness without qualification.

given plenary power

When could replete be used to replace full?

The synonyms replete and full are sometimes interchangeable, but replete implies being filled to the brim or to satiety.

replete with delightful details

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of full
Adjective
In addition to the pass-protection hype, Coleman’s pass-catching skills were on full display on the second day of rookie minicamp. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026 Below, my full review of The Nickel Hotel. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Noun
My mother was crabbing at the end of the pier, dropping her steel net full of chicken guts Into the murky water, shimmering in July heat. T. R. Hummer, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2019 The idea of the world's greatest young talent moving to Bayern and playing under Pep Guardiola back in 2013 was one full of promise, but never was a fruitful situation in reality. SI.com, 16 Oct. 2019 See All Example Sentences for full
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full
Adjective
  • The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.
    Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
  • The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Inside, Sophie loves to play with her baby dolls and stuffed animals.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Teen Easter basket collab is customized with Colette's name and full of stuffed animals, books, and even a tiny pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.
    Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Decades of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan has stopped, but unresolved disputes remain, and neither side has signed a formal, comprehensive peace treaty.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
  • The city still doesn’t have comprehensive recommendations on data center regulations.
    TERRY ROUECHE, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Here, this translates as an exuberance of bread, meat and dairy, rich and fortifying.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Adjective
  • After Malik closed out the fundraiser with a stump speech calling for taxing the rich, Johnson drove off in a black Porsche Cayenne, and a plump rat scurried by the venue’s entrance.
    Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
  • Fresh blueberries should be plump and firm to the touch.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The ministry is part of Gaza’s Hamas-run government, but staffed by medical professionals who maintain and publish detailed records viewed as generally reliable by the international community.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
  • While other operators submitted detailed incident summaries to the US regulator, Tesla blacked out every narrative entirely, labeling them as confidential business information.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • According to our models, when a massive, Population III star reaches the end of its life, its core collapses into a black hole, but the resulting supernova explosion isn’t energetic enough to blow the entire star apart.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
  • That doctor said Foxx had a brain bleed that had led to a stroke, the comedian said, and his sister continually prayed during his entire operation.
    Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Adverb
  • Directed by Johan Candert, Ocean Dreams features underwater cinematography that fully immerses audiences in the ocean world.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • The result is a fiery and impassioned offering that finds the veteran fully engaged and intent on proving no chinks have been left in his armor despite his tenuous back-and-forth with his Compton counterpart.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 May 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Full.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on full

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster