full-bodied

[ fool-bod-eed ]

adjective

1. of full strength, flavor, richness, etc.:

   full-bodied wine; full-bodied writing.

full-bodied

adjective

1. having a full rich flavour or quality

Word History and Origins

Origin of full-bodied¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

A lawyer, a kingpin, and his wife walk into a musical, and “Emilia Pérez” is born, Frenchman Jacques Audiard’s full-bodied, colorful epic about transformation, redemption and finding one’s voice in a hard world.

From Los Angeles Times

Each word, whether French or Quechuan, seemed to hold double meaning, so full-bodied was her vocal production.

From Los Angeles Times

Giving a full-bodied performance while standing in place, Nyong’o recalls, can prove challenging, requiring an actor to use their body in ways that they would never use it otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times

Alcohol gives beer a sweet, warming, full-bodied taste, as well as affecting how other flavour compounds evaporate, resulting in its distinctive flavour.

From BBC

It could have been a ho-hum sketch, but Edebiri’s over-the-top line readings and full-bodied spasms as Solomon elevate it to one of the best of the week.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• concentrated
• fruity
• heady
• mellow