full-bodied
adjective
full-bod·ied
ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 
1
: having a large body
2
of a beverage
: imparting to the palate the general impression of substantial weight and rich texture
3
: having importance, significance, or meaningfulness
full-bodied study of literature
Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Expect full-bodied, structured reds with flavors of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
An aeropress combines aspects of pour-over, French press, and espresso-making techniques to produce a smooth, full-bodied cup of coffee.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Audiences loved Bernstein, but his full-bodied manner on the podium—arms, head, hips, shoulders, eyebrows, groin in motion—caused embarrassment and even anger.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Jill Scott’s music is a journey—one that travels through love, self-discovery, joy, and the full-bodied experience of Black womanhood.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
An aeropress combines aspects of pour-over, French press, and espresso-making techniques to produce a smooth, full-bodied cup of coffee.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Audiences loved Bernstein, but his full-bodied manner on the podium—arms, head, hips, shoulders, eyebrows, groin in motion—caused embarrassment and even anger.
—David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for full-bodied
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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