full-bodied
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of full-bodied
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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Engineered for partially sunlit spaces, it pairs crisp, glare-resistant visuals with rich, full-bodied sound from an included 80W, eight-speaker soundbar.
From Salon ● Nov. 20, 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
Lily-Rose Depp's performance is full-bodied and ravenous, and its nuance must be seen to be believed.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2024
It could have been a ho-hum sketch, but Edebiri’s over-the-top line readings and full-bodied spasms as Solomon elevate it to one of the best of the week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
And what you plant is a bare seed . . . not the full-bodied plant that will later grow up.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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