fullness
Americannoun
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the quality or state of being filled completely or to utmost capacity.
The fullness of our fruit baskets speaks of a magnificent harvest.
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the quality or state of being filled or rounded out, as in form or shape.
garments designed for a fullness of figure.
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the state of having eaten enough, especially more than enough.
I doubt you can get this sense of fullness from a diet of just salad.
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the quality or condition of having ample width or folds of fabric.
The fullness of the girls’ skirts helps us to approximate the date of the photo.
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Music. the quality of possessing a richness or intensity of sound: a subtle lack of fullness in the opening passage.
the fullness of the strings;
a subtle lack of fullness in the opening passage.
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(especially in wine, beer, or coffee) richness of body and flavor.
Our merlot is prized for its color and fullness.
Etymology
Origin of fullness
First recorded before 1000; Middle English fulnesse, Old English fullnis, fillnis; see full 1 ( def. ), -ness ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Like GLP-1s, eloralintide and other amylin receptor agonists help patients lose weight by signaling the feeling of fullness; however, they target different receptors than GLP-1 medications.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
But when it happens regularly, as in Sylvia’s case, it can contribute to a total breakdown in hunger and fullness cues.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
His flute playing remains marvelously transparent and projects an increasing feeling of fullness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
These new drugs – including Ozempic and Wegovy – mimic the GLP-1 hormone to stimulate insulin release, slow digestion, and increase feelings of fullness.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
But even in the fullness of his hard-won power, he could not call Lyra back.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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