How to Use full-bodied in a Sentence

full-bodied

adjective
  • On the palate, the wine is full-bodied yet controlled.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The area is also known for full-bodied reds, whites, and rosés.
    — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This method has yielded full-bodied cold brew in our lab and home testing.
    — Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The palate is rich, oily, and full-bodied, with a long, warming finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The palate is rich, full-bodied, and complex, with notes of caramel and chocolate.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The texture is full-bodied and assertive.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Trina wore a classic middle part with loose, full-bodied curls.
    — Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
  • The wine has a full-bodied, creamy texture with a fine mousse and a long, complex finish.
    — Rachel King, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • This is a full-bodied wine with an edgy herbal finish made in a slightly oxidized style.
    — Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Our pros loved the espresso the machine produced that was full-bodied with thin, silky crema.
    — Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
  • This full-bodied pasta dish will set you up for success in just 25 minutes.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This cut is full of layers, which will create an almost tier-like shape to ensure a full-bodied style.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
  • The wine is rich and full-bodied, making a very good impersonation of a fine sancerre that would cost twice as much.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The Grind Using freshly ground beans is the best way to get a rich, full-bodied cup of joe.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 1 May 2023
  • The brandy features spice, oak, dark chocolate, and a complex, full-bodied finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Currently, the bag comes in three sizes and various earth tones of inky green, chalk white, and full-bodied reds.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Both this fish and my other one are in the 10-pound class, beautiful, full-bodied salmon.
    — Ralph Tuttle, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026
  • Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.
    — Arundhati Hazra, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Vendors offered wines from across Hungary and the world, from full-bodied reds to crisp whites and sparkling wines.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
  • But a full-bodied richness, mellow yet effusive, does manage to rise from the pit.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The Tequila is full-bodied on the palate, with an oily, viscous quality.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins and a complex finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Blame Congress for the absence of full-bodied, creamy whole milk from school cafeterias.
    — Phil Galewitz, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
  • This shade is a Malbec red tone— rich, full-bodied and extravagant.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • The palate is full-bodied, with refreshing acidity and a long finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
  • This one from Bodum is a great price, takes up little space, and makes a full-bodied, delicious brew.
    — Lindy Segal, Glamour, 20 Sep. 2024
  • But things got bolder in 2026, thanks to a slew of full-bodied red manicures.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • As a result, quality, taste, and strength all varied wildly from fiery and full-bodied to blow-your-head-off bad.
    — Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
  • My wedding dress was full-bodied with a long train—not exactly the slim profile conducive to air travel.
    — Katie Henwood, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025

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