full-bodied
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of full-bodied
First recorded in 1680–90
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"Today I see a boom in Ukrainian wineries," he said, noting that from full-bodied reds in the south to the crisp whites of the west, "our terroirs and climate are incredibly diverse".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Pristine, full-bodied matsutakes can fetch as much as 800 yuan a kilo, equivalent to about $54 a pound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Tea companies say they’re benefiting from those seeking a spicier, more full-bodied drink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fittingly for a story about fighting inhumanity with full-bodied self-expression, the choreography is shot in long, wide takes that capture every dip, shimmy and spin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
She raised her arms over her head and stretched in that full-bodied way of cats. “jEpa!”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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