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
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after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee
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Everything else in the mix sounds balanced, with the brass shining brightly and the vocals delivering a full-bodied presence.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The palate is rich, oily, and full-bodied, with a long, warming finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The sauce is rich and full-bodied and given extra body from asiago cheese, with its nutty, deeply savory flavor.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Perfect for a fashionista, the room still managed to have multiple mirrors (including a full-bodied one in the bathroom) throughout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The palate is rich, oily, and full-bodied, with a long, warming finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The sauce is rich and full-bodied and given extra body from asiago cheese, with its nutty, deeply savory flavor.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Perfect for a fashionista, the room still managed to have multiple mirrors (including a full-bodied one in the bathroom) throughout.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 1 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for full-bodied
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“Full-bodied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-bodied. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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