full-bodied
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of full-bodied
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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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
Huneven slowly fashioned a larger arc from bits and pieces of other stories, until she had created a full-bodied, cohesive narrative.
From Los Angeles Times • May 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
Through small details in conversations and exposition, the characters become full-bodied personas, making players root for some to succeed and for others to fail.
From Washington Times • Nov. 25, 2023
Who would want to buy the empty houses in a district that did not offer a full-bodied curriculum?
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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