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- [foo l bod-eed]
- /fʊl ˈbɒd id/
- /fʊl -bɒd.id/
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- [foo l bod-eed]
- /fʊl ˈbɒd id/
Definitions of full-bodied word
- adjective full-bodied of full strength, flavor, richness, etc.: full-bodied wine; full-bodied writing. 1
- adjective full-bodied of full strength, flavour 1
- adjective full-bodied A full-bodied wine has a full, rich flavor. 0
- adjective full-bodied having a full rich flavour or quality 0
- adjective full-bodied having a rich flavor and much strength 0
- adjective full-bodied large or broad in body or substance 0
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Origin of full-bodied
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90
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Parts of speech for Full-bodied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
full-bodied popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for full-bodied
adj full-bodied
- concentrated — A concentrated liquid has been increased in strength by having water removed from it.
- mellow — soft, sweet, and full-flavored from ripeness, as fruit.
- fruity — resembling fruit; having the taste or smell of fruit.
- heady — intoxicating: a heady wine.
- heavy — of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
Antonyms for full-bodied
adj full-bodied
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
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