full-bodied
adjective
full-bod·ied
ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd 
1
: having a large body
2
of a beverage
: imparting to the palate the general impression of substantial weight and rich texture
3
: having importance, significance, or meaningfulness
full-bodied study of literature
Examples of full-bodied in a Sentence
after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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On the palate, the rum is vibrant and moderately full-bodied, with notes of cane syrup, tropical fruit, honey, white pepper, toasted coconut, and subtle oak spices.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Despite the full-bodied nature of the film in its first half — a great big breathing thing that feels vérité in its scope and ambition — as Gabrielle’s obsession with Frida grows, things narrow.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Thanks to her thick hair and naturally wavy texture, Rosalía’s collarbone-length chop looks particularly full-bodied and voluminous.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The final of the five-wine lineup was a rich, full-bodied syrah, featuring the varietal’s distinct peppery notes with a surprisingly strong hit of sweet vanilla flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Despite the full-bodied nature of the film in its first half — a great big breathing thing that feels vérité in its scope and ambition — as Gabrielle’s obsession with Frida grows, things narrow.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
Thanks to her thick hair and naturally wavy texture, Rosalía’s collarbone-length chop looks particularly full-bodied and voluminous.
—Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
The final of the five-wine lineup was a rich, full-bodied syrah, featuring the varietal’s distinct peppery notes with a surprisingly strong hit of sweet vanilla flavors.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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