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full-bodied

American  
[fool-bod-eed] / ˈfʊlˈbɒd id /

adjective

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

    full-bodied wine; full-bodied writing.
full-bodied British  

adjective

  1. having a full rich flavour or quality

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Etymology

Origin of full-bodied

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

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Zhao has been signaling this moment from the start of the film, and when Hamnet’s bright, earnest voice is replaced by Buckley’s full-bodied, guttural wail, it’s nearly impossible to stay stone-faced.

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

Much like Riesling, it can be made in various ways, from sweet to dry to sparkling, light- or full-bodied.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

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 • Sep. 6, 2024

Start the day with a gourmet breakfast at the inn, followed by a wine tasting at Abeja’s on-site winery, where the cabernet sauvignon is a must for lovers of full-bodied reds.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

And what you plant is a bare seed . . . not the full-bodied plant that will later grow up.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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