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full-bodied

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of a comestible, especially a beverage, having a rich flavor.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a full-bodied wine
  • a full-bodied coffee

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bold

Antonyms: light

2

adj

Meaning 2

Considered carefully from every aspect or in every detail; not missing any elements of analysis; thorough, robust.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

marked by richness and fullness of flavor

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a rich ruby port
  • full-bodied wines
  • a robust claret
  • the robust flavor of fresh-brewed coffee

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: racy, rich, robust

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From full + bodied.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: corsé — having a rich flavor
  • Greek: έντονος (éntonos) — having a rich flavor
  • Middle English: saturnous — having a rich flavor
  • Polish: treściwy — having a rich flavor