fullness

noun

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

see also in the fullness of time

Examples of fullness in a Sentence

has regained fullness of motor control
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Shorter haircuts, like this chin-length bob on Kerry Washington, can give hair the appearance of fullness. Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 Protein Sources to Limit While protein plays an important role in muscle and bone health as well as supporting fullness and blood sugar balance, not all protein sources affect inflammation the same way. Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Feb. 2026 GLP-1s induce weight loss by altering your sense of fullness; eating enough to maintain your body weight starts to feel like eating too much. Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026 That's because whole-grain cereals provide fiber, which supports digestion, helps stabilize blood sugar and promotes fullness. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fullness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Feb. 2026.

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