Full-bodied

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a comestible, especially a beverage, having a rich flavor. not-comparable

    "a full-bodied wine"

  2. 2
    Considered carefully from every aspect or in every detail; not missing any elements of analysis; thorough, robust. not-comparable

    "The entire cast is so adept at portraying full-bodied characters, especially the rather negative sides, that our attention is almost forced to gravitate to Evie as a central figure, if only because she is devoid of human meanness and foible."

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by richness and fullness of flavor wordnet

Synonyms

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boldbulkycoarseconcentratedcorpulentcrass

Antonyms

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light

Example

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"Adriano's favorite wine is a full-bodied red."

Etymology

From full + bodied.

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