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full-bodied

full-bodied

4 4.7
A taste that is strong and rich, often in wine or coffee
  • adjective
  • /fʊlˈbɑːdid/
translation icon : con cuerpo
  • The coffee was full-bodied, with deep notes of chocolate and caramel.
  • full-bodied wine
  • full-bodied flavor
  • full-bodied Cabernet

I do love AI do like a a full bodied red with like dinner like that's.

Examples

  • Hmmm... full-bodied, delicate bouquet, aged to perfection.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • He recommends starting off with a sunny, slightly effervescent Gragnano Frizzante from southern Campania and then moving on to a rich, full-bodied wine like a Barolo from the Piemonte region.

    Blog text (29)

  • The flavors of Vietnam are full-bodied and surprising.

    Blog text (3)

  • As the world changes, Charleston matures like an old wine, getting more and more full-bodied.

    Blog text (5)

  • A full-bodied flavor.

    Quills (2000)

  • Full-bodied, masculine wine.

    American Wedding (2003)

  • It was a good wine, rich and full-bodied, the very last of the prized vintage of 732.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • That shot of smoky pork fat gives the otherwise lean venison patty an amazing richness and flavor to an already full-bodied meat.

    Blog text (15)

  • We sliced them in half and ate them fresh with a dab of creamy blue cheese while sipping a full-bodied, peppery Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Blog text (30)

  • This full-bodied wine has a rich flavor that complements a variety of dishes.

Synonyms

rich
vsfull-bodied
73 3.0

Having a lot of fat or sugar so it feels heavy

adds the idea of pleasant satisfaction rather than possible heaviness
flavorful
vsfull-bodied
  • US
18 2.3

Having a strong, pleasant taste

focuses more on satisfying richness and depth specifically for drinks
robust
vsfull-bodied
6 4.5

Having a strong, rich taste like dark coffee

focuses on satisfying richness especially when describing wine or drinks
rich and hearty
vsfull-bodied
1 3.2

Food or drink that is full of flavor and very filling

is used more for drinks with strong character rather than general meals
flavorsome
vsfull-bodied
  • US
1 4.3

Having a strong and pleasant taste

stresses intensity and satisfaction in drinks more than mere pleasantness
racy
vsfull-bodied
7.3

Has a strong, full taste

highlights strong satisfying character rather than mainly richness alone
strong-flavored
vsfull-bodied
4.0

Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee

focuses on richness and satisfying depth rather than only intensity

Antonyms

watered-down
  • Informal
16 4.6

Something that is less strong or useful because people change it to avoid problems

thin-bodied
4.5

An animal or object with a slim, narrow body

How Rich

full-bodied
4 4.7
robust
6 4.5
mild-tasting
1 3.4
thin
221 5.2

Surface Forms

full-bodied positive

Morphology

full-bodied = full + body (transparent) = full + body + ed

Meaning is directly derived from the components 'full' + 'body' with the adjectival '-ed' (i.e., 'having a full body'), which maps well onto 'rich/strong in character' for drinks.

Etymology

Full-bodied comes from full ('complete') and body ('weight' or 'substance'), giving the image of a drink that has real weight and richness. So, when we call a wine or coffee full-bodied, we mean it tastes strong, rich, and very satisfying.