fullness

noun

full·​ness ˈfu̇l-nəs How to pronounce fullness (audio)
variants or less commonly fulness
Synonyms of fullnessnext
: the quality or state of being full

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Together, these nutrients contribute to satiety, or the feeling of fullness. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026 Some foods are better than others at promoting satiety (a feeling of fullness). Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2026 In one small 2025 trial, people who used the (Plated) Skin Science Hair Serum for six months saw a significant improvement in hair density and fullness. Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Whatever transformation occurs reflects the brute metamorphosis of character into symbol, not the fullness of realism or the vividness of fiction. Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fullness was in the 14th century

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“Fullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fullness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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