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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The disorder causes constant, relentless hunger through hypothalamic dysfunction, where the brain fails to register fullness, often leading to life-threatening obesity.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
To reduce her own weight, Muriuki first underwent a gastric balloon procedure, in which a silicone balloon is put in the stomach, to limit its capacity and create a feeling of fullness.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Several studies also report increased feelings of fullness after eating pecans, making satiety an area of growing interest.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026
What’s most entrancing, however, is Poots, who brings to bear the fullness of her being without ever tipping over into “showcase” acting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026
“Ah, Father Abbot, you read me like a book. I do have a secret, but trust me, all will be made known to you in the fullness of time.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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