full-bodied
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of full-bodied
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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Tea companies say they’re benefiting from those seeking a spicier, more full-bodied drink.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Zhao has been signaling this moment from the start of the film, and when Hamnet’s bright, earnest voice is replaced by Buckley’s full-bodied, guttural wail, it’s nearly impossible to stay stone-faced.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2025
Much like Riesling, it can be made in various ways, from sweet to dry to sparkling, light- or full-bodied.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
The performance is full-bodied and ravenous, and its nuance must be seen to be believed.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
You can always tell skillful spellers by the way they handle full-bodied words—the kind that contain ful or full.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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