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fullness

fullness

5 3.7
A rich, deep quality in sound, taste, or color
  • noun
  • /ˈfʊlnəs/
translation icon : plenitud
  • The fullness of the symphony filled the concert hall, leaving the audience mesmerized.
  • aural fullness
  • divine fullness

So the image and the fullness of being come together.

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Examples

  • But something in the child's face stops me: a fullness, a joy, a familiarity.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • Life in all its fullness.

  • In a moment, the weight of her breasts, their fullness, closed down over him like night.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Silence is not a vacuum, an absence of noise, but a fullness.

    Academic text (1993)
  • "When she smiles, I remember how much I have missed the fullness, the gentleness of her smile."

    Fiction book (1996)
  • In thy presence is the fullness of joy, and at thy right hand, there is pleasure for evermore.

  • Rather, he is truly the revelation of God in person, unsurpassable in fullness, intensity, and saving power.

    Academic text (1992)
  • It has all of the richness and fullness of lasagna that might have meat in it, but it's lighter.

  • As the chef added spices, the fullness of flavor in the dish brought everyone back for seconds.

  • Her voice had a rich fullness that made the song truly captivating.

Synonyms

richness
vsfullness
8 3.2

A full, deep quality in taste, sound, or color that pleases the senses

covers rich depth across all senses rather than single qualities
deliciousness
vsfullness
7 2.0

The quality of food or drink that makes you enjoy it

extends the pleasing idea beyond taste to other senses
pleasantness
vsfullness
2 3.4

A feeling that something is nice and enjoyable

is stronger implying deeper and richer sensory experience
rich flavor
vsfullness
1 2.2

A strong pleasant taste in food or drink

is broader, applying the same richness to other senses too
tastiness
vsfullness
1 1.2

How pleasant food or drink is to have

adds a sense of depth and richness beyond mere pleasant taste
luxuriance
vsfullness
1 7.7

A very rich, full appearance that pleases the senses

is similar but applies to many senses, not only abundance
lushness
vsfullness
1 4.4

A rich, full look of plants or fabrics that pleases the senses

is broader, also covering richness in sound or feeling
lusciousness
vsfullness
1 7.0

A strong, rich taste or smell that makes you want to eat something

covers richness generally rather than strong appetizing appeal
succulence
vsfullness
1 5.8

A juicy, tasty quality often found in ripe fruit or a good steak

is not limited to juiciness and includes other rich aspects
delightfulness
vsfullness
1 3.7

A quality that makes people feel great pleasure

leans more toward deep sensory richness rather than simple charm
fullness of flavor
vsfullness
3.7

A rich, satisfying taste that feels complete

focuses more widely on richness across senses, not only taste
mellowness
vsfullness
4.5

A smooth, rich feeling that makes music or food pleasant

is broader, not limited to smoothness or calm qualities
delectability
vsfullness
7.3

The quality of being very tasty or pleasant to look at

is wider, stressing richness and depth across senses
sapidness
vsfullness
9.9

A pleasant taste in food or drink

is stronger, implying fuller, deeper sensory quality
flavorsomeness
vsfullness
  • US
6.7

How pleasant food or drink tastes

is broader, meaning richness in many sensory areas
appetizingness
vsfullness
7.1

The way food looks, smells, or tastes to make you want to eat it

focuses on rich pleasing quality rather than appetite alone
toothsomeness
vsfullness
  • Archaic
8.1

How much you enjoy the taste of food or drink

is wider, covering richness in sound, sight, and feeling too
succulency
vsfullness
8.2

A juicy, pleasant taste like ripe fruit

is broader, implying depth and richness beyond juiciness
sumptuousness
vsfullness
8.1

The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance

focuses more on sensory richness than luxury or splendour
voluptuousness
vsfullness
  • NSFW
7.9

A rich, full beauty that pleases the senses

is less sensual, highlighting general richness and depth
pleasingness
vsfullness
5.6

A pleasant quality that makes something enjoyable to see, hear, or feel

adds the idea of richness and depth beyond simple pleasure
pleasurableness
vsfullness
6.1

A quality that gives people enjoyment

is more intense, stressing rich and deep sensory effect

Antonyms

58 5.3

A feeling that life has no meaning

Compounds

A rich, satisfying taste that feels complete

A feeling of not being hungry after eating that makes you not want more food

How Rich

richness
8 3.2
fullness
5 3.7
thinness
1 4.2

Surface Forms

fullness singular
fullnesses plural

Morphology

fullness = full (transparent) = full + ness

Derivation is the standard adjective -> noun formation: 'full' (rich/complete) + '-ness' yields the quality of being rich or complete in sound/appearance.

Etymology

The word fullness comes from the old English word full, meaning 'filled', and the ending -ness, meaning 'state or quality'. So the fullness of a sound, color, or flavor is like something richly 'filled' with layers and feeling.