FULL-BODIED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

full-bodied

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌbä-dēd

Definition of full-bodied

as in rich

having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor) after that huge Sunday brunch, everyone needed a full-bodied coffee

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Recent Examples of full-bodied Märzens, amber-orange Oktoberfest beers, are full-bodied and possess great malt character with notes that are toasty, bready, biscuity, caramel and roasty. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 All of that wraps up in a full-bodied and tannic finish, which Callaway compares to a Cabernet Sauvignon. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The measure of an ice cream’s quality—its rich, full-bodied flavor and creamy mouthfeel—can be best judged by its vanilla. — Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 How to Identify Hen of the Woods Mushrooms A full-bodied hen of the woods, similar to a young patch of oyster mushrooms, is a layered cluster of fungal discs. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full-bodied

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Counties where richer arrivals or the departure of lower earners drove the improvement were set aside.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Kodal Minerals plans to expand its lithium business across West Africa, betting the gold-rich region can become a major supplier of the battery metal, Reuters reported.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rich

Adjective

The most robust evidence in the field is a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2024, which looked at airflow during mouth occlusion in more than 50 patients.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
But Hayden said the Shuckers Union will have a pretty robust sparkling wine menu — one that isn’t just prosecco or just champagne, but the fun sparkling wines found around the world that usually fall in the middle of those two wines’ price points.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Policymakers recognized that American companies needed a stronger reason to invest in innovation.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Meta Platforms, which is pushing its Muse AI agent, lost 7% after reporting stronger revenue for the latest quarter than analysts expected, though its profit fell short.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

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