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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The grape typically produces wines that range from light and refreshing to more full-bodied and complex, depending on the climate, winemaking techniques, and terroir.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The mice also may look more full-bodied because another altered gene leads to changes in body weight in mammoths.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Think of it as the trick to getting that perfectly undone, full-bodied look—enough grit to keep your hairstyle in place, but thanks to flexible polymers, touchable and workable enough to make styling (and restyling) a whole lot easier.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Proof is crafted by Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known for its flavorful, full-bodied profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The mice also may look more full-bodied because another altered gene leads to changes in body weight in mammoths.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Think of it as the trick to getting that perfectly undone, full-bodied look—enough grit to keep your hairstyle in place, but thanks to flexible polymers, touchable and workable enough to make styling (and restyling) a whole lot easier.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
Proof is crafted by Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky, and is known for its flavorful, full-bodied profile.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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